Ethyl Nicotinate from Canada
Ethyl nicotinate, the ethyl ester of nicotinic acid, is used in topical rubefacients and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Falls under HTS 2933.39.61.91 as pyridine derivative ester classified with parent acid per chapter notes on esters. Meets chemically defined organic compound requirements.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as bulk API, not cosmetic ingredient to avoid Chapter 33
• Provide stability data for ester hydrolysis prevention during shipping
• Monitor for EU cosmetic regulation compliance if transshipped