Pyrimethamine Base from China
Pyrimethamine is a diaminopyrimidine antimalarial drug featuring a pyrimidine ring with nitrogen hetero-atoms only. Classified in HTS 2933.59.95.00 as other pyrimidine compounds, adhering to Chapter 29 for pure organic chemicals. Imported as API for tablet manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• WHO prequalification docs speed customs; declare exact purity percentage
• Avoid classification as pesticide (Chapter 38) despite antiparasitic use
• Bulk only; finished antimalarials go to 3004