5-Methyl-2-Furfurylthiazolium Chloride from Japan
This thiazolium salt used in asymmetric catalysis features a substituted thiazole ring with furfuryl group. Classifies under HTS 2934.10.90.00 as thiazole derivative salt remaining with parent heterocyclic compound per Chapter 29 salt classification notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Include organocatalyst application data and chiral induction efficiency
• Verify counterion (chloride) exchange does not affect classification
• Ship under temperature control if hygroscopic; include storage conditions