5,5-Diphenylhydantoin (Phenytoin Base)

The active pharmaceutical base form of the anticonvulsant phenytoin, a classic hydantoin derivative. Classified under HTS 2933.21.00.00 for its unfused imidazole ring structure as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.59.15.00Lower: 6.5% vs 31.5%

If sodium salt form (Phenytoin Sodium)

Organic salts classified with parent compound per Chapter 29 note on salts

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 31.5%

If medicinal preparations containing phenytoin

Mixed medicaments in dosage form classify in Chapter 30

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit FDA bulk drug substance notification with DMF reference,Include USP/NF or EP certificate of analysis confirming identity and purity,Prevent confusion with sodium salt form which may have different documentation

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