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Ethyl 2-Picolinate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Confirm ester functionality via IR spectroscopy in docs; REACH annex XVII restricted substance check

Shelf life declaration for esters

Ethyl 2-Picolinate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2933.39.92.00