Adamantane

Adamantane (C10H16) is a highly symmetrical tricyclic cyclane used in pharmaceutical intermediates and materials science. It falls under HTS 2902.19.0050 as a complex cyclane structure not specifically enumerated elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.99.97.01Lower: 6.5% vs 35%

If bearing steroid or alkaloid functional groups

Heterocyclic derivatives classified by principal function regardless of cyclane core.

2902.19.00Same rate: 35%

If purity <95% with aromatic impurities

Mixtures classifiable by component occurring last in numerical order per Chapter Note.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If supplied as research chemical mixture with stabilizers

Chemical preparations for laboratory use shift from pure compounds heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NMR spectra verification of adamantane's characteristic cage structure for Customs review

Ship under IATA/IMO regulations as flammable solid; maintain inert atmosphere packaging

Provide end-use statements distinguishing research chemical from bulk solvent applications