Burgess Reagent from Japan
Burgess reagent (methyl N-(triethylammoniumsulfonyl)carbamate) is used for alkene-forming eliminations, classified under HTS 2942.00.50.00. This inner salt features sulfonamide and carbamate functionalities.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Hygroscopic zwitterion; ship in sealed ampoules with humidity indicators
• Decomposition >180°C; include E2 elimination mechanism literature references
• Avoid confusion with explosive sulfonium salts through NMR characterization