Ketoconazole API
Ketoconazole API is a synthetic imidazole antifungal drug with a complex aromatic imidazole ring system. Its unfused imidazole ring places it under tariff item 2933.29.00 as an other heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms only.
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's complex structure is not strictly an unfused imidazole
Covers other nitrogen hetero-atom compounds in Chapter 29.
If imported as a finished pharmaceutical product for retail sale
Section note 2 directs retail-packaged medicaments to Chapter 30.
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 in bulk API form, not formulated into tablets or creams
• Provide the structural formula and purity certificate to CBSA for verification
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