Ethyl Carbamate (Urethane)
Ethyl carbamate, also known as urethane, is an acyclic carbamate ester-amide used historically in medicine and now in research. It is a chemically defined compound, falling under tariff item 2924.19.00 for other acyclic amides and carbamates.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the carbamate contains an aromatic group
Aromatic carbamates are classified separately from acyclic ones.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure ethyl carbamate (CAS 51-79-6) and not a solution that makes it suitable for a specific use
• Note that it may be subject to health and safety regulations; provide an SDS
• Declare the end use (e.g
• research) to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2924.19.00
Acetamide
Acetamide is a simple acyclic amide derived from acetic acid, with the chemical formula CH3CONH2. It is used as a solvent, plasticizer, and in organic synthesis. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under tariff item 2924.19.00 for other acyclic amides.
Acetamide Sodium Salt
Sodium acetamide is the sodium salt of acetamide, used in organic reactions and buffers. Per Chapter 29 note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic compounds are classified with the organic compound, so it falls under tariff item 2924.19.00.
Acrylamide Flake Form Stabilized
Acrylamide in flake form with a polymerization inhibitor (e.g., copper sulfate <0.1%) is a chemically defined acyclic amide. The stabilizer is permitted under Chapter 29 note 1(f) as necessary for transport, so it falls under tariff item 2924.19.00.
Acrylamide Monomer
Acrylamide monomer (CH2=CHCONH2) is a chemically defined acyclic amide used primarily as a monomer in polymerization reactions. It falls under tariff item 2924.19.00 as an other acyclic amide.
Acrylamide with MEHQ Inhibitor
Acrylamide with 30-50 ppm MEHQ (4-methoxyphenol) as a polymerization inhibitor is a chemically defined acyclic amide. The stabilizer is allowed under Chapter 29 note 1(f), so it falls under tariff item 2924.19.00.
Butyramide
Butyramide (C3H7CONH2) is a linear acyclic amide used as an intermediate in pesticide and flavor synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, qualifying under tariff item 2924.19.00 for other acyclic amides.