N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) from Germany
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is a versatile polar aprotic solvent classified as a lactam under HTS 2933.79.20.00 due to its five-membered heterocyclic ring containing a nitrogen hetero-atom and amide functionality. It is widely used in industrial applications like paint stripping, polymer processing, and electronics manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to verify purity as a chemically defined compound under Chapter 29
• Comply with TSCA regulations and ensure proper hazardous material labeling for transport as a flammable liquid
• Avoid misclassification as a mixture; confirm it's not diluted beyond Chapter 29 note (e) limits to prevent reclassification