N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide (Paracetamol Intermediate) from Mexico
N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acetamide, a key paracetamol synthesis intermediate, has phenolic OH and amide (oxygen) but classified here if amino-phenol nature prevails. Under HTS 2922.29.81 as amino-phenol derivative with single oxygen type consideration. Chapter notes place it last in order among applicable oxygen-function amino-headings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ruling request if borderline amide vs phenol function; CBP often defers to chemical name/DSN
• Pharma-grade requires USP/EP certs beyond standard chemical CoA