Glipizide Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Glipizide is an aromatic imine-function compound used as the active ingredient in oral antidiabetic medications for type 2 diabetes treatment. It falls under HTS 2925.29.20.00 as a drug classified among aromatic imines and their derivatives. This bulk API is imported for pharmaceutical formulation into tablets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 6.5% | +25.0% | 31.5% |
| π²π½Mexico | 6.5% | β | 6.5% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 6.5% | β | 6.5% |
| π©πͺGermany | 6.5% | β | 6.5% |
| π―π΅Japan | 6.5% | β | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains heterocyclic ring structure dominating classification
Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom take precedence over simple imine function per chapter notes.
If when imported as antibiotic intermediate
Antibiotics and derivatives classified in heading 2941 regardless of carboxyimide/imine function.
If already formulated into finished dosage form
Medicaments in measured doses move to Chapter 30, not chemical compounds chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Obtain FDA Drug Master File (DMF) and ensure Certificate of Analysis meets USP standards
β’ Provide detailed impurity profile and stability data required for API drug imports
β’ Verify aromatic imine structure classification to avoid reclassification under 2933 headings
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Sulfadiazine API
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