Pharma Intermediate 2-Acetamido Benzoic Acid
Pharmaceutical intermediate grade 2-acetamidobenzoic acid for API synthesis is a separate chemically defined organic compound with a carboxyamide function, classified under tariff item 2924.23.00. The end use as a pharmaceutical intermediate does not affect classification, as Chapter 29 covers the chemical compound regardless of its application.
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 |
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCOffice of Controlled substancesMay be required
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2924. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Office of Controlled substances · May be required
May require HC Office of Controlled substances depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC10) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC22); or intended use (HC05, HC15, HC28) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC21, HC22); or intended use (HC01, HC05, HC15, HC10, HC13, HC19, HC20, HC28) and Canadian product category (HC24). Matching criteria: Starts With 29242300; Starts With 29242300; Starts With 292423. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a different cyclic amide intermediate
Other cyclic amides not specifically named in 2924.23 are classified under 2924.29.
If the product is formulated as a medicament in measured doses
Medicaments put up in measured doses fall under Chapter 30 per Section VI Note 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• The pharmaceutical end use does not change the tariff classification; the chemical compound is still classified under 2924.23.00
• Ensure the product is not put up in measured doses or retail packaging, which would trigger Section VI Note 2
• Maintain documentation of the chemical identity for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2924.23.00
2-Acetamido-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid
2-Acetamido-6-nitrobenzoic acid is a nitro derivative of N-acetylanthranilic acid, classified under tariff item 2924.23.00 as a compound derivative per Chapter 29 Note 4. The nitro group is a permitted derivative that does not change the core carboxyamide function.
2-Acetamidobenzoic Acid
2-Acetamidobenzoic acid, also known as N-acetylanthranilic acid, is a chemically defined organic compound with a carboxyamide function and cyclic amide structure. It falls under tariff item 2924.23.00 as it precisely matches the named compound.
2-Acetamidobenzoic Acid 99% Pure
2-Acetamidobenzoic acid (N-acetylanthranilic acid) at 99% purity is a separate chemically defined organic compound with a carboxyamide function, falling squarely within tariff item 2924.23.00. It is a key intermediate for dye and pharmaceutical synthesis, and its purity confirms it meets the Chapter 29 definition for classification here.
2-Acetamidobenzoic Acid Flakes
Flake-form 2-acetamidobenzoic acid is a physical presentation of the pure compound, still a chemically defined cyclic amide carboxylic acid under Chapter 29 definitions. The flake form does not alter its classification under tariff item 2924.23.00.
2-Acetamidobenzoic Acid Powder Micronized
Micronized 2-acetamidobenzoic acid powder for improved dissolution is a physically processed form of the chemically defined compound, classified under tariff item 2924.23.00. Micronization does not alter the chemical identity or the classification.
2-Acetamidobenzoic Acid Technical Grade
Technical-grade 2-acetamidobenzoic acid is used in industrial synthesis of dyes and agrochemicals, qualifying as a separate chemically defined organic amide compound. It is specifically listed under tariff item 2924.23.00 for this named compound.