Bemegride from China
Bemegride is an aromatic ureine derivative acting as a respiratory stimulant and barbiturate antagonist. Classified in HTS 2924.21.20.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for listed cyclic amide compounds. Its pure chemical import fits the carboxamide-function definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include emergency use authorization docs if imported for clinical trials
• Validate against chapter note exclusions to ensure no overlap with chapter 30 products
• Use specialized pharma freight forwarders familiar with note 3 compounds