Bulk Acetaminophen API for Generic Tylenol

High-purity acetaminophen active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) sourced for generic over-the-counter painkiller production, equivalent to Tylenol's active component. HTS 2924.29.62.10 covers this aromatic amide as a specified drug, excluding salts or finished products. Supplied in 25kg drums for tablet pressing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽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.

2924.29.65.00Higher: 41.5% vs 6.5%

If non-aromatic isomer or derivative

Only aromatic acetaminophen specified here; non-aromatic amides go to later subheading per chapter classification rule.

3003.39Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If pre-formulated into bulk granules

Granulated with binders for direct compression classifies as medicaments in Chapter 30, not pure API.

2904Higher: 13.7% vs 6.5%

If precursor like p-nitrophenol derivative

Synthetic intermediates before amidation step fall under nitro-derivatives in earlier headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit Type II DMF to FDA before import; label with batch number, expiry, and storage conditions (15-30°C)

Common pitfall: incorrect country-of-melt declaration leading to AD/CVD duties from China/India

Test for 4-aminophenol impurities below 0.1%