Acetophenetidin (Phenacetin) Powder from Mexico
Pure acetophenetidin, also known as phenacetin, is a chemically defined aromatic amide compound used historically as an analgesic and antipyretic drug. It falls under HTS 2924.29.62.20 as a cyclic amide derivative that is aromatic and classified specifically as the drug acetophenetidin. This white crystalline powder is supplied in bulk for pharmaceutical research or synthesis.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify DEA scheduling as phenacetin is banned for human use in the US; obtain FDA import alerts clearance
• Provide chemical purity certificates and SDS for customs
• Avoid misdeclaration as general chemical to prevent seizure