Piperidin-2-One from China
Piperidin-2-one (δ-valerolactam) is a six-membered lactam ring used in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. Classified under HTS 2933.79.85.00 as other lactams with nitrogen hetero-atom only. Distinguish from piperidine bases by amide functionality.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit FTIR spectra confirming amide C=O stretch at 1650-1680 cm⁻¹ vs amine C-N
• Prevent dual classification with 2933.33 (phenothiazine derivatives) by confirming no aromatic rings
• Document <0.1% piperidine free base to avoid amine contamination reclassification