4-Methylthiazole Pharmaceutical Grade from Germany
4-Methylthiazole, an aromatic heterocyclic compound with unfused thiazole ring, qualifies under HTS 2934.10.10.00. Used as building block in API synthesis and flavor chemistry.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Specify 'pharmaceutical grade' with residual solvent analysis per USP <467>
• Pungent odor requires sealed secondary containment and odor-neutralizing packaging
• Provide flavor/fragrance end-use letter if avoiding food additive registration