Nicotine Free Base Liquid from China
Pure nicotine ((S)-3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine), a pyridine-pyrrolidine bicyclic nitrogen heterocyclic compound used in pharmaceuticals and vaping. Classified in HTS 2933.99.9701 as other nitrogen heterocycles; pyridine ring qualifies despite dual heteroatoms per heading scope.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• DEA Form 236 required for >0.5% concentration; common violation is missing precursor chemical registration
• Declare exact enantiomeric purity; racemic mixtures may shift to 2933.39
• Solvent-dissolved forms must meet Chapter note (e) criteria or face 3824 reclassification