Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
Paracetamol is an aromatic amino-compound with oxygen function, specifically a para-aminophenol derivative used as an analgesic and antipyretic. It falls under HTS 2922.50.4000 as an 'other' aromatic amino-alcohol-phenol or amino-acid-phenol with oxygen function. This chemically defined organic compound matches Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified primarily by its amide function
Amides of aromatic carboxylic acids fall under heading 2924, but Chapter 29 note prioritizes last numerical order for oxygen-function amino-compounds.
If imported as formulated tablets or capsules
Medicaments in dosage form are excluded from Chapter 29 and classified in Chapter 30 based on chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificates as impurities affect classification under Chapter 29 note (a); ensure REACH/ TSCA compliance for chemical imports; avoid misclassification as finished drugs under Chapter 30
Related Products under HTS 2922.50.40.00
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Lidocaine is an aromatic amino-compound featuring an amino-ether oxygen function, used as a local anesthetic. Classified under HTS 2922.50.4000 as 'other' aromatic amino-compounds with oxygen function per Chapter 29 provisions. The hydrochloride salt follows the base compound classification per note on salts.
Procaine Hydrochloride
Procaine is a p-aminobenzoic acid ester with amino-alcohol characteristics and oxygen function, used as a local anesthetic. It qualifies under HTS 2922.50.4000 as an aromatic amino-acid-phenol derivative with oxygen function. Ester classification follows the acid-function compound per Chapter 29 ester note (A).
Ephedrine Hydrochloride
Ephedrine is an aromatic amino-alcohol with phenolic oxygen function, used in respiratory treatments. Falls under HTS 2922.50.4000 as 'other' aromatic amino-alcohol-phenols. Salt classified with organic base per Chapter 29 coordination notes.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Chlorpheniramine is an aromatic amino-compound with ether oxygen function, an antihistamine. Classified HTS 2922.50.4000 as aromatic oxygen-function amino-compound. Maleate salt follows base per Chapter notes on organic salts.
Doxylamine Succinate
Doxylamine is an ethanolamine ether derivative with aromatic amino-oxygen function, used as a sedative antihistamine. HTS 2922.50.4000 covers this as 'other' aromatic amino-alcohol type. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined compounds.
Benzocaine
Benzocaine is an ethyl ester of p-aminobenzoic acid, featuring aromatic amino and ester oxygen functions. Classified under HTS 2922.50.4000 as amino-acid-phenol derivative with oxygen function per ester rules. Used as topical anesthetic.