Idoxuridine Crystals from Canada
Idoxuridine is a halogenated pyrimidine nucleoside antiviral with nitrogen-only heteroatoms in the ring structure. It qualifies for HTS 2933.59.95.00 as an 'other' pyrimidine compound under Chapter 29 for chemically defined heterocycles. Used in ophthalmic formulations but imported as pure API.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include spectral analysis confirming pyrimidine ring; halogen derivatives stay in Chapter 29
• Comply with biohazard labeling if antiviral activity noted