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