Acetohydroxamic Acid from Canada
Acetohydroxamic acid is a synthetic organic derivative of hydroxylamine used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate and urolithiasis treatment agent. It falls under HTS 2928.00.50.00 as an 'other' organic derivative of hydroxylamine, being a chemically defined compound not covered by more specific subheadings. This classification aligns with Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels and provide Certificates of Analysis (CoA) to confirm chemical identity; ensure pharmaceutical-grade documentation if for drug use; avoid misclassification as quaternary ammonium compounds by confirming hydroxylamine structure