Thiazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester from Germany
This aromatic thiazole derivative with ester functionality meets HTS 2934.10.10.00 criteria per U.S. note 3. Serves as intermediate for pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.
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
• Provide NMR/GC-MS spectra confirming thiazole ring integrity and ester purity
• Use HDPE drums with nitrogen blanketing for oxidative-sensitive compounds
• Include downstream synthesis declaration to justify chemical intermediate status