Pharma-Grade Tetramethylguanidine Base
Pharmaceutical-grade tetramethylguanidine base meeting USP standards, a chemically defined imine-function compound used as a drug synthesis intermediate. It is classified under tariff item 2925.29.00 as an imine derivative, and is not excluded by Chapter 29 notes as an immunological product.
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 compound is modified to contain a heterocyclic ring with nitrogen
Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen rings are classified in heading 29.33, which takes precedence over acyclic imines.
If imported as a formulated mixture for a specific industrial use
Preparations not elsewhere specified, such as formulated blends, fall under heading 38.24 rather than a single chemically defined compound.
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 accompanied by a certificate of analysis confirming USP grade and chemical identity to support classification under 2925.29.00
• Declare the end use as a pharmaceutical intermediate to avoid queries from CBSA
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to prove it is chemically defined and not a mixture
Related Products under Tariff item 2925.29.00
1,3-Di-o-tolylguanidine
1,3-Di-o-tolylguanidine is an aromatic guanidine derivative used as a rubber accelerator and curing agent in industrial applications. It is classified under tariff item 2925.29.00 as an 'Other' imine-function compound, specifically a guanidine derivative.
2-(Benzylideneamino)phenol
2-(Benzylideneamino)phenol is an aromatic imine derivative of o-aminophenol used in chelating agent synthesis and as an analytical reagent. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2925.29.00.
3-Dimethylaminomethyleneiminophenol Hydrochloride
3-Dimethylaminomethyleneiminophenol hydrochloride is a hydrochloride salt of an aromatic imine derivative used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate for dyes and pharmaceuticals. It falls under tariff item 2925.29.00 as an 'Other' imine derivative.
4,4'-Methylenebis(N,N-dimethylaniline) Iminium Salt
4,4'-Methylenebis(N,N-dimethylaniline) Iminium Salt is an aromatic iminium salt used as an intermediate in dye manufacturing and photographic chemicals. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2925.29.00.
4-Nitrobenzylideneaniline
4-Nitrobenzylideneaniline is a nitro-substituted Schiff base imine with an electron-withdrawing group, classified under tariff item 2925.29.00 as an imine derivative. It is used in explosive detection and organic electronics, and is not excluded by Chapter 29 notes on halogenated derivatives.
99% Pure Tetramethylguanidine
99% Pure Tetramethylguanidine is a high-purity organic base used in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined imine derivative, classified under tariff item 2925.29.00.