Ethyl 2-Picolinate from China
Ethyl 2-picolinate is the ethyl ester of picolinic acid (pyridine-2-carboxylic acid), used in pharmaceutical intermediates and metal chelation. HTS 2933.39.92.00 applies per Chapter 29 note (A) classifying esters with the acid-function parent compound. Meets criteria for chemically pure organic compound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm ester functionality via IR spectroscopy in docs; REACH annex XVII restricted substance check
• Shelf life declaration for esters