NMP Electronic Grade Solvent

High-purity NMP for semiconductor manufacturing retains classification under HTS 2933.79.20.00 as the same chemically defined heterocyclic lactam. End-use purity doesn't affect tariff classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 39.2%

If containing cleaners/defoamers for electronics

Chemical elements doped for semiconductors classified in 3818.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 39.2%

If packaged as photoresist stripper mixture

Formulated cleaners for electronics fall under prepared mixtures.

2934.99Lower: 16.5% vs 39.2%

If containing additional nucleic acid-like structures

Different heterocyclic classification based on ring structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide particle count and metal impurity specs to justify electronic grade claims

ESD-safe packaging required; declare as semiconductor processing chemical

ITAR/EAR export controls may apply to ultimate end-use; obtain end-user certificates

Related Products under HTS 2933.79.20.00

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)

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.

2-Pyrrolidone (2-Pyrrolidinone)

2-Pyrrolidone is a five-membered lactam ring compound with a single nitrogen hetero-atom, specifically enumerated under HTS 2933.79.20.00. It serves as a chemical intermediate for synthesizing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and vinylpyrrolidone polymers.

Pharma-Grade N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone USP

Pharmaceutical-grade NMP meeting USP standards is the same chemically defined lactam as industrial NMP, classified under HTS 2933.79.20.00. The higher purity specification doesn't change its fundamental chemical classification as a nitrogen heterocyclic lactam.

Industrial 2-Pyrrolidone with Stabilizer

2-Pyrrolidone containing added stabilizers for transport and preservation remains classified under HTS 2933.79.20.00 per Chapter 29 note (f). The stabilizer doesn't render it suitable for specific use beyond general chemical applications.

2-Pyrrolidone Polymer Intermediate

Bulk 2-Pyrrolidone used specifically for polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) synthesis is classified under HTS 2933.79.20.00. Its role as chemical intermediate doesn't change its status as enumerated lactam.

NMP Paint Stripper Base (Pure)

Pure NMP imported for methylene chloride-free paint stripper formulations classified under HTS 2933.79.20.00. Remains a chemically defined compound despite common paint removal applications.