Structuring Chemical Transactions or Creating a Chemical Mixture to Evade

Reporting or Recordkeeping Requirements; Presenting False or Fraudulent Identification to Obtain a Listed Chemical; Attempt or Conspiracy (a) Base Offense Level (Apply the greatest): (1) The offense level from §2D1.11 (Unlawfully Distributing, Importing, Exporting, or Possessing a Listed Chemical) if the defendant knew or believed that the chemical was to be used to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully; or (2) The offense level from §2D1.11 (Unlawfully Distributing, Importing, Exporting or Possessing a Listed Chemical) reduced by 3 levels if the defendant had reason to believe that the chemical was to be used to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully; or (3) 6, otherwise. Commentary Statutory Provisions: 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(c)(3), (f)(1), 843(a)(4)(B), (a)(8). 194 ║ Guidelines Manual (November 1, 2024) §2D2.1 Application Note: 1. “The offense level from §2D1.11” includes the base offense level and any applicable specific offense characteristic or cross reference; see §1B1.5 (Interpretation of References to Other Of- fense Guidelines). Historical Note Effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 371). Amended effective November 1, 1992 (amendment 447); No- vember 1, 2002 (amendment 646).