Ketoconazole Base

Ketoconazole base is an aromatic imidazole derivative classified as a drug under HTS 2933.29.20.00 due to its unfused imidazole ring. Used systemically for fungal infections and hormonal disorders.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6%+25.0%31%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6%β€”6%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6%β€”6%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6%β€”6%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6%β€”6%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.52Lower: 10% vs 31%

If containing purine ring system

Purine derivatives (including some antifungals) classify under specific heading 2933.52.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 31%

If tablets or oral suspensions

Dosage forms containing imidazole drugs classify as finished medicaments.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31%

If chemical intermediate mixture

Mixtures of chemical intermediates may fall under prepared binders per note exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include bioequivalence data and polymorphic form characterization

β€’ Ensure proper ventilation requirements for handling due to potential hepatotoxicity concerns

β€’ Provide comparative dissolution profiles against reference standards