2-Methylimidazole
2-Methylimidazole is an alkyl-substituted imidazole used as curing agent in epoxy resins and pharmaceutical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2933.29.90.00 for unfused imidazole ring compounds.
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 used primarily as vulcanization accelerator
Organo-sulfur imidazole derivatives for rubber classify in heading 2930.
If imported pre-mixed with epoxy hardeners
Catalyst mixtures classify as reaction accelerators.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Specify end-use (curing agent vs API intermediate) in import documentation
β’ Provide vapor pressure data for DOT shipping classification
β’ Purity >98% required for Chapter 29 chemical compound status
Related Products under HTS 2933.29.90.00
Metronidazole USP
Metronidazole is a synthetic nitroimidazole derivative used primarily as an antibiotic for treating anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections. It contains an unfused imidazole ring in its structure, qualifying it under HTS 2933.29.90.00 as a heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms only, specifically other unfused imidazole ring compounds.
Cimetidine Base
Cimetidine is an imidazole-containing histamine H2-receptor antagonist used to treat peptic ulcers and GERD. As a bulk pharmaceutical chemical with unfused imidazole ring, it falls under HTS 2933.29.90.00 for other heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms only.
4-Nitroimidazole
4-Nitroimidazole serves as a synthetic intermediate for nitroimidazole antibiotics like metronidazole. Its unfused imidazole ring with nitro substitution places it under HTS 2933.29.90.00 as other nitrogen-heterocyclic compounds.
Histamine Dihydrochloride
Histamine dihydrochloride, containing imidazole ring, used in pharmaceutical standards and research. Falls under HTS 2933.29.90.00 as a chemically defined compound with unfused imidazole ring and nitrogen hetero-atoms.
Clotrimazole USP
Clotrimazole is an imidazole antifungal agent containing unfused imidazole ring in its structure. Bulk API form classifies under HTS 2933.29.90.00 as other heterocyclic nitrogen compounds.
Miconazole Nitrate
Miconazole nitrate, an imidazole antifungal, contains unfused imidazole ring as key pharmacophore. The nitrate salt classifies with parent base under HTS 2933.29.90.00 per chapter salt rules.