Succinimide from China
Succinimide is a cyclic imide (lactam) with a five-membered heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen, derived from succinic anhydride, and considered aromatic or modified aromatic in context. It is classified under HTS 2933.79.1500 as an other aromatic/modified aromatic lactam used in pharmaceutical intermediates like antiseizure drugs. Chapter notes confirm classification for chemically defined nitrogen-heterocyclic lactams.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include CAS registry data (123-56-8) in import docs for verification; ensure no added solvents beyond transport per note (e)
• Pitfall: bulk imports mistaken for chapter 29 exclusions like urea salts