Indole-3-Carboxaldehyde from Japan
Indole-3-carboxaldehyde features an aldehyde group at position 3 of the indole ring, remaining under HTS 2933.99.0500 as the named heterocyclic compound prevails over aldehyde function. Used in synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fragrances.
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
• Aldehyde function (2912) subordinate to specifically named heterocycle
• Air-sensitive compound; proper inert packaging required for transport
• Document synthetic route to confirm not derived from natural sources (Chapter 29 exclusion)