Droperidol Lactate Pharmaceutical Grade
Droperidol lactate is the lactate salt form of droperidol, a CNS-acting tranquilizer listed under HTS 2933.99.5800. As an organic salt of a listed heterocyclic compound, it remains classified with the parent droperidol per chapter note 3(C). Used primarily for parenteral formulations in surgical settings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically listed as droperidol or imipramine salt
Other unlisted heterocyclic drugs fall into the residual 2933.99.9700 subheading.
If lactate component dominates classification
Carboxylic acid salts might be considered under 2918, but chapter note 3(C) prioritizes the organic base.
If imported as <95% pure with excipients
Chemical mixtures below pharmaceutical purity threshold shift to Chapter 38 mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide ICH stability data showing lactate salt equivalence to USP droperidol
• Maintain 2-8°C cold chain for lactate salts to prevent degradation during transit
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg to minimize contamination risks flagged by customs
Related Products under HTS 2933.99.58.00
Droperidol USP Powder
Droperidol is a butyrophenone derivative classified as a tranquilizer and antipsychotic agent primarily affecting the central nervous system. This USP-grade powder is a chemically defined heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms, specifically listed under HTS 2933.99.5800. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing for injectable formulations to manage agitation and nausea.
Imipramine Hydrochloride API
Imipramine hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant and the hydrochloride salt of imipramine, explicitly listed under HTS 2933.99.5800 as a psychotherapeutic agent affecting the CNS. This active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is a chemically defined aromatic heterocyclic compound used in manufacturing tablets and capsules for depression treatment.
Imipramine Hydrochloride EP Grade
European Pharmacopoeia (EP) grade imipramine hydrochloride is the high-purity salt form of this tricyclic antidepressant, specifically provided for under HTS 2933.99.5800. This aromatic heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms affects the CNS and serves as the key API for generic antidepressant medications.
Droperidol Base for Synthesis
Droperidol free base in pharmaceutical synthesis grade is the unsalified form of this antipsychotic tranquilizer, classified under HTS 2933.99.5800. As a chemically defined aromatic heterocyclic with nitrogen hetero-atoms primarily affecting the CNS, it matches the specific droperidol provision regardless of salt form.