Technical Grade N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NVP) Monomer
Technical grade NVP monomer contains minor impurities but remains a chemically defined heterocyclic lactam per Chapter 29 note (a). Used in industrial polymerizations for water-soluble resins in inks and coatings. HTS 2933.79.30.00 covers this specific N-vinyl pyrrolidone form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in retail packaging with colorants for specific paint/ink use
Chapter 29 excludes coloring matter preparations (note g(h)), directing to Chapter 32 for paints and related.
If for use in surface-active preparations when blended beyond Chapter 29 limits
Formulations exceeding simple stabilizer additions become organic surface-active agents in Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit GC-MS purity reports showing NVP as principal component to qualify under Chapter 29 impurity allowance
• Declare exact impurity profile to avoid duties under residual oils (Chapter 27) or other chapters
• Store below 25°C post-import; provide temperature-controlled shipping records to customs
Related Products under HTS 2933.79.30.00
N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone Monomer (NVP)
N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) is a heterocyclic lactam monomer with a vinyl group attached to the nitrogen hetero-atom of the 2-pyrrolidone ring. It is used primarily in the production of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) polymers for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and adhesives. This pure chemical compound falls under HTS 2933.79.30.00 as a specific 'other lactam' due to its defined heterocyclic structure.
Stabilized N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone Monomer
This is N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone monomer with added stabilizers like 50-100 ppm hydroquinone to prevent premature polymerization during storage and transport. It remains a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 notes (f) and (g). Classified specifically under HTS 2933.79.30.00 for its lactam structure.
Pharma-Grade N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone Monomer
High-purity NVP monomer (>99.9%) for pharmaceutical PVP production, meeting USP/EP standards as a heterocyclic nitrogen lactam. Its chemical definition fits Chapter 29 precisely, specified under HTS 2933.79.30.00. Used in drug delivery and excipient synthesis.
NVP Monomer with MEHQ Inhibitor
N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone monomer inhibited with monomethyl ether hydroquinone (MEHQ) at 250 ppm for stability in adhesive and coating applications. Qualifies under Chapter 29 note (f) as preserved heterocycle lactam. Specific HTS 2933.79.30.00 designation applies.
Distilled N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone Monomer
Vacuum-distilled NVP monomer with water content <0.1%, a pure heterocyclic lactam for high-end PVP in contact lenses and biomedical uses. Falls squarely under HTS 2933.79.30.00 as named compound.