Mustargen Intermediate Bis(2-chloroethyl)ethylamine

Pharmaceutical-grade bis(2-chloroethyl)ethylamine used as key intermediate in producing Mechlorethamine (Mustargen) for cancer chemotherapy. HTS 2921.19.6120 covers this specific acyclic monoamine derivative. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3003.39.10.00Lower: Free vs 31.5%

If pre-mixed with excipients for medicinal bulk

Medicinal mixtures exceed pure compound scope of Chapter 29 note (a); classify as medicaments if therapeutically presented.

2915.90.18Lower: 29.2% vs 31.5%

If for saturated acyclic alcohol derivative form

Chapter note (A) on esters prioritizes later subchapter; if hydroxy derivative, oxygen function (2915) takes precedence.

2909.49Lower: 15.5% vs 31.5%

If imported as ether precursor without full amine characterization

Halogenated ether functions in 2909 supersede if chloroethyl emphasized over nitrogen per numerical order rule.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pair with FDA Drug Master File or DMF reference for pharma import; common error is missing INN documentation shifting to general chemical

Declare <1% impurity profile per USP standards; CBP tests for isomers that could reclassify under note (b) mixtures

Use refrigerated transport (2-8°C) with stabilizers only if per note (f); excess additives trigger 3824 mixture classification