Glutaramide from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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