Theophylline Anhydrous API
Theophylline is a methylxanthine drug with fused pyrimidine-imidazole rings, used for respiratory disorders. Classified in HTS 2933.59.53.00 due to its aromatic pyrimidine structure and status as a pharmaceutical drug. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing sugar ethers or esters
Certain derivatives with sugar modifications fall under heading 2940 per Chapter notes.
If in mixture exceeding 95% purity
Impure mixtures or preparations shift from pure compounds to Chapter 38 chemical mixtures.
If for immunological or serum-related uses
Chapter 29 excludes immunological products under note 2(e), moving to Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Register with FDA as bulk drug substance; include pharmacopeial grade certification
• Verify no solvents beyond transport allowances per Chapter 29 note (e)
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Trimetrexate Glucuronate
Trimetrexate is a folic acid antagonist with pyrimidine structure, used in cancer therapy. Imports as HTS 2933.59.53.00 aromatic drug with salts classified to acid per note 5(C). Heterocyclic nitrogen-only per notes.
Oteracil Potassium Salt
Oteracil is a pyrimidine derivative in cancer drugs like S-1, inhibiting toxicity. HTS 2933.59.53.00 for aromatic pyrimidine drugs; salts to organic base per notes. Chemically defined per Chapter 29.
Pyrimethamine Base
Pyrimethamine is an antifolate drug with aromatic pyrimidine ring, used for malaria. HTS 2933.59.53.00 covers this as other aromatic pyrimidine drug. Pure compound fits Chapter 29(a) definition.
Aminophylline USP Powder
Aminophylline is a heterocyclic compound containing a xanthine (purine) structure with pyrimidine rings, used as a bronchodilator drug for asthma treatment. It falls under HTS 2933.59.53.00 as an aromatic drug with pyrimidine hetero-atoms in its structure. This classification applies to its chemically defined organic nature per Chapter 29 notes.
Dipyridamole Powder
Dipyridamole is an aromatic antiplatelet drug featuring pyrimidine rings in its heterocyclic structure. It imports under HTS 2933.59.53.00 as a modified aromatic drug with nitrogen hetero-atoms only in pyrimidine form. Qualifies as a separate organic compound per Chapter 29 scope.
Idoxuridine Crystals
Idoxuridine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analog used as antiviral drug, with iodinated aromatic structure. Falls under HTS 2933.59.53.00 for aromatic pyrimidine drugs per hierarchy. Exclusively heterocyclic with nitrogen hetero-atoms as defined.