Pyridine Hydrochloride from Japan
Pyridine hydrochloride is the salt form of pyridine used in chemical synthesis and as a reagent for protein extraction. It falls under HTS 2933.39.61.91 as a heterocyclic nitrogen compound with unfused pyridine ring, classified with the parent base per chapter note on salts. The pure salt meets chemically defined compound criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify water content and HCl ratio in technical specifications to confirm salt identity
• Use proper DOT/ IATA shipping classification (UN 2678, corrosive)
• Maintain segregation from incompatible materials during storage per OSHA guidelines