Procainamide Hydrochloride

Procainamide is an aromatic amide antiarrhythmic drug, existing as the hydrochloride salt of a cyclic amide derivative. It fits HTS 2924.29.77.90 per chapter notes classifying organic salts with the parent compound. Used primarily for cardiac rhythm treatment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽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.

2925.19Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If classified primarily by imine or amine function over amide

Subchapter rules prioritize the principal function; imine-function compounds classified later take precedence.

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If it's a human blood serum or vaccine product containing the compound

Immunological products containing organic compounds shift to Chapter 30 per exclusions.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If imported as chemical mixture or preparation exceeding 0.5% concentration

Prepared chemical mixtures/binders fall under 3824, not pure compounds of Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Chapter note requires classification of salts with the organic base; provide salt formation details in CoA

Comply with USP/NF specifications for pharmaceutical imports; impurities above limits may trigger reclassification

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Acetaminophen is a cyclic amide derivative with an aromatic ring, used as an analgesic and antipyretic medication. It falls under HTS 2924.29.77.90 as an aromatic cyclic amide compound other than those specifically named elsewhere in the subheading. This classification applies to its carboxyamide-function chemical structure.

Lidocaine Base

Lidocaine is an aromatic amide local anesthetic with a cyclic component in its structure, used in medical and dental applications. Classified under HTS 2924.29.77.90 as an other aromatic cyclic amide derivative. Its carboxyamide function on an aromatic ring determines the Chapter 29 placement.

Carbaryl Technical Grade

Carbaryl is an aromatic carbamate insecticide (cyclic amide derivative) used in agriculture. HTS 2924.29.77.90 covers other aromatic cyclic amides including pesticide intermediates. Contains naphthyl methylcarbamate structure.

Nicotinamide (Niacinamide)

Nicotinamide is the amide form of vitamin B3, an aromatic heterocyclic amide essential nutrient. HTS 2924.29.77.90 as other aromatic cyclic amide. Used in supplements and therapeutics.

Phthalimide

Phthalimide is a cyclic aromatic imide (carboxyamide derivative) used in synthesis of anthranilic acid and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2924.29.77.90 includes such cyclic amides and derivatives. White powder intermediate for agrochemicals and resins.

Benzamide

Benzamide is the simplest aromatic monocarboxyamide, a white crystalline solid used in organic synthesis and research. Classified in HTS 2924.29.77.90 as other aromatic cyclic amide not specifically excluded. Serves as intermediate for dyes and pharmaceuticals.