Tetramethylpyrazine from Germany
A specific pyrazine derivative explicitly listed under HTS 2933.99.1200, featuring a six-membered aromatic nitrogen heterocycle. Used as a flavoring agent in food and in pharmaceutical formulations for circulatory disorders. Its precise chemical structure matches the tariff nomenclature.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• FEMA GRAS status documentation for food flavor use
• Specify intended use (food vs pharma) on commercial invoice
• CoA required confirming synthetic origin vs natural extract