Chlorpromazine Base
Chlorpromazine base is a foundational phenothiazine antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and severe nausea. Its molecular structure contains a phenothiazine ring-system that is not further fused, which is the defining characteristic of tariff item 2934.30.00. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it qualifies for classification under this heading.
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 imported in measured doses or packaged for retail sale as a medicament
Section note 2 directs goods put up in measured doses or for retail sale to heading 30.04.
If the phenothiazine ring-system is further fused with additional rings
The tariff item covers only non-fused phenothiazine ring-systems; further fused structures fall under other heterocyclic compounds.
If the compound is modified to include additional oxygen-function groups that change its essential character
Chapter note 3 classifies goods that could fall under multiple headings in the heading occurring last in numerical order.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined organic compound and not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, as that would shift classification to heading 30.04
• Provide a Certificate of Analysis and the CAS number to the CBSA to support classification
• Verify whether a controlled substance permit is required under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act before importing
Related Products under Tariff item 2934.30.00
2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenothiazine
2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenothiazine is a chemically defined heterocyclic compound featuring a phenothiazine ring-system with a trifluoromethyl substituent at the 2-position. It is not further fused and contains no additional ring structures, meeting the tariff item's description.
2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenothiazine Pharmaceutical Intermediate
This high-purity 2-(trifluoromethyl)phenothiazine is manufactured as a key building block for antipsychotic drug synthesis. Its precise chemical structure, featuring a phenothiazine ring-system without further fusion, aligns with tariff item 2934.30.00.
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride is a phenothiazine derivative used as an antipsychotic for treating schizophrenia and severe agitation. It contains a phenothiazine ring-system that is not further fused, meeting tariff item 2934.30.00.
Diethazine Hydrochloride
Diethazine hydrochloride is an older phenothiazine derivative with anticholinergic properties, used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms. It contains the phenothiazine ring-system without further fusion, qualifying for classification under tariff item 2934.30.00.
Ethopropazine Hydrochloride
Ethopropazine hydrochloride is a phenothiazine anticholinergic used to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Its structure features a phenothiazine ring-system that is not further fused, making it classifiable under tariff item 2934.30.00.
Ethyl (1H-Phenothiazin-2,4,1)carbamate
Ethyl (1H-phenothiazin-2,4,1)carbamate is a chemically defined heterocyclic compound containing a phenothiazine ring-system with an ethyl carbamate substituent. The ring-system is not further fused, meeting the tariff item's requirements.