Mustargen API (Chlormethine Base)

Mustargen active pharmaceutical ingredient is pure chlormethine (bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine), an acyclic monoamine and nitrogen mustard under HTS 2921.19.61.30. Used as intermediate for anticancer drug synthesis. Classified here as separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).

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.

2924.29.47.00Higher: 41.5% vs 31.5%

If derivative with additional carboxy group

Carboxamide-function compounds (2924) take precedence over amine-functions per numerical order rule in Chapter 29.

2903.69Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If halogenated without nitrogen-function dominance

Halogenated acyclic hydrocarbons (2903) if nitrogen not principal function; Chapter notes prioritize last numerical heading.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 31.5%

If packaged as finished anticancer medicament

Medicaments in measured doses (3003) exclude bulk APIs; Chapter 29 limited to separate compounds, not formulated drugs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain prior FDA import alert clearance for nitrogen mustards; include CoA showing >98% purity

Label as research chemical to avoid drug classification

Monitor REACH-like regs if transshipping from EU