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
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)