2-Methylindole from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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