N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone Stabilized from Germany
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is a methylated lactam used as solvent in battery production and paint strippers, here with anti-oxidant stabilizer. Classified HTS 2933.79.85.00 as other lactams (distinct from unsubstituted 2933.79.29). Stabilizer permitted per chapter note (f) for preservation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide stabilizer certificate confirming <1% addition solely for oxidation prevention per chapter notes
• Comply with EPA NMP risk management rules; maintain shipping records proving general chemical use
• Differentiate from unsubstituted 2-pyrrolidone via GC-MS confirming N-methyl substitution