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
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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