1-(2-Aminothiazol-4-yl)ethan-1-one from Mexico
1-(2-Aminothiazol-4-yl)ethan-1-one contains heterocyclic thiazole but classifies as amino-ketone under HTS 2922.39.5000 when oxygen function predominates over heterocycle. Antibiotic intermediate.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Heterocycles scrutinized for Chapter 29 Note 5; provide NMR confirming keto tautomer
• Antibiotic intermediates face additional FDA scrutiny