4-Cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane Hydrochloride

The hydrochloride salt form of 4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane, a chemically defined salt of the methadone intermediate. Classified under HTS 2926.30.2000 as the base compound's salt, per Chapter Note 1(C)(1) directing salts to the heading of the parent organic compound. Used in pharmaceutical production with added stabilizer for safe transport.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2926.90.25.00Same rate: 41.5%

If explicitly described as fenproporex salt rather than methadone intermediate

Fenproporex salts have a distinct subheading; tariff headings prioritize specific naming over general intermediate use.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 41.5%

If for industrial use as a saturated acyclic ketone derivative intermediate

If emphasizing oxygen-function (ketone group in synthesis pathway), it may fall under heading 2915 per Chapter Note 4 on oxygen functions, but nitrile takes precedence.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If imported as a mixture with solvents for transport exceeding safety-only criteria

Solutions in solvents not solely for safety/transport reclassify to mixtures of Chapter 38 per Chapter Note 1(e).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include salt formation details and pH stability data in import documentation to confirm classification as the named base equivalent

Monitor for anti-caking agents; if added beyond stabilization needs, it may trigger reclassification per Chapter Note 1(f)