N-Phenyl-2-Pyrrolidone from China
N-Phenyl-2-pyrrolidone is an aromatic lactam used in dye synthesis and pharmaceuticals. Its classification under HTS 2933.79.08.00 stems from the aromatic substitution on the lactam nitrogen hetero-ring, as specified in note 3.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide structural formula verification to confirm lactam over other functions
• Include REACH/equivalent certifications for EU-origin materials
• Segregate from combustible goods; declare flash point on shipping papers