4-Methylthiazole from China
4-Methylthiazole is a simple aromatic thiazole ring with a methyl substituent at the 4-position, used in flavor synthesis and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2934.10.20.00 as 'other' aromatic unfused thiazole compounds. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined heterocycles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• CAS number (693-95-8) documentation essential for CBP verification of thiazole identity
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests mixture classification under Chapter 38
• Label clearly as 'pure 4-methylthiazole' to prevent misclassification as flavor preparation