Ethchlorvynol Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Ethchlorvynol Pharmaceutical Intermediate is a high-purity form of ethchlorvynol intended for use as an intermediate in the synthesis of sedative medications. As a halogenated derivative of an acyclic alcohol, it is classified under tariff item 2905.51.00, which specifically covers ethchlorvynol (INN). The product is a separate chemically defined compound and is not excluded by Chapter 29 notes, as it is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is chemically modified to include heterocyclic rings.
Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined, and other heterocyclic compounds are classified in heading 29.34.
If the product is mixed with other active ingredients and put up for therapeutic use.
Medicaments consisting of mixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses are classified in heading 30.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the end-use as an intermediate and provide documentation to the CBSA, such as a letter of intent from the Canadian purchaser
• Keep records of the chemical's purity and identity to support classification under 2905.51.00
• Check if the product is subject to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) due to its chemical nature
Related Products under Tariff item 2905.51.00
Bulk Ethchlorvynol for Synthesis
Bulk Ethchlorvynol for Synthesis is a chemically defined organic compound (ethchlorvynol, INN) used as a starting material in pharmaceutical research and development. It is a halogenated derivative of an acyclic alcohol, which falls squarely within the scope of heading 29.05 and specifically under tariff item 2905.51.00. The product is not excluded by Chapter 29 notes, as it is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, and contains no added stabilizers or other substances that would alter its classification.
Ethchlorvynol USP Powder
Ethchlorvynol USP Powder is a pharmaceutical-grade ethchlorvynol meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, used as a sedative-hypnotic active ingredient. As a halogenated derivative of an acyclic alcohol, it is classified under tariff item 2905.51.00, which specifically names ethchlorvynol (INN). The product is a separate chemically defined compound and is not excluded by Chapter 29 notes, as it is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale.
Ethchlorvynol with Stabilizer Additive
Ethchlorvynol with Stabilizer Additive is ethchlorvynol containing an approved anti-caking agent added for safe transport and preservation. Chapter Note 1(f) of Chapter 29 explicitly permits the addition of stabilizers necessary for preservation or transport, provided the additions do not render the product particularly suitable for specific use. Therefore, this product remains classified under tariff item 2905.51.00 as a halogenated derivative of an acyclic alcohol.
Purified Ethchlorvynol Crystals
Purified Ethchlorvynol Crystals are a crystalline form of ethchlorvynol, a specific INN halogenated acyclic alcohol derivative used in medicinal chemistry. This product is a separate chemically defined compound, fully within the scope of tariff item 2905.51.00. It is not excluded by Chapter 29 notes, as it is not put up in measured doses, for retail sale, or with any additives beyond permissible stabilizers.