Glutaramide from Japan
Glutaramide is a modified aromatic six-membered lactam ring compound used in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. Classified in HTS 2933.79.1500 for other aromatic or modified aromatic lactams, it matches the chapter's scope for nitrogen-heterocyclic compounds. Notes confirm salts or derivatives stay with the parent lactam heading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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
• Provide structural formula in COA to affirm lactam status; ensure no metal coordination per note (C)(3)
• Pitfall: salts misdirected to inorganic chapters