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Pharmaceutical-Grade Carbazole Crystals (85% Purity)

Crystalline carbazole at 85% purity by weight, sourced from high-temperature coal tar oils with predominant aromatic content. It is specifically classified under HTS 2707.99.40.00 for carbazole meeting the purity criterion, distinguishing it from lower-grade tars. Used as an intermediate in drug synthesis like carbazole alkaloids.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+25.0%28%
🇲🇽Mexico3%—3%
🇨🇦Canada3%—3%
🇩🇪Germany3%—3%
🇯🇵Japan3%—3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2933.99.22.00Higher: 112.5% vs 28%

If Heterocyclic intermediates specifically for pharma fall under dedicated subheadings in Chapter 29.

2707.10.00.00Lower: 25% vs 28%

If containing >50% benzol (benzene)

Products dominated by benzene are classified under the specific benzol subheading.

2713.90.00.00Lower: 25% vs 28%

If derived from petroleum rather than coal tar

Petroleum-based residues and oils use Chapter 27 headings outside coal tar specifics.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include GMP or USP-compliant certificates if destined for pharma; still classified here unless fully medicinal

• Document distillation origin to prevent Chapter 29 shift for perceived 'finished' chemicals