Acetanilide from Mexico
Acetanilide (N-phenylacetamide) is an aromatic amide used historically as an analgesic and currently as a chemical intermediate. Falls under HTS 2924.29.77.90 as other aromatic cyclic amide derivative. Its structure features acetamido group on benzene ring.
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
• Differentiate from acetaminophen via HPLC certificate; similar structures cause frequent misclassification
• Ensure stability data; anticaking agents allowed per note 2(f) but can't change 'general use' character