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Ethyl 2-Picolinate from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

100%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

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

Shelf life declaration for esters