2-Methylindole from China
2-Methylindole is a simple alkyl-substituted indole with methylation at position 2, falling squarely under HTS 2933.99.0500 as a modified aromatic indole. Used in perfume synthesis and as pharmaceutical intermediate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Position-specific isomers all classify identically under indole provision
• Liquid at room temperature; ensure proper drum packaging for bulk import
• Distinguish from skatole (3-methylindole) by GC-MS if purity questioned