Pentoxifylline API

Pentoxifylline is a xanthine derivative used as active pharmaceutical ingredient for circulation disorders, with methylxanthine core fitting 2933 nitrogen heterocycles. U.S. note 3 designated product. Bulk API form excludes finished drugs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If in finished dosage form like tablets

Medicaments exclude from chapter 29; classify by therapeutic use.

2939.79.00.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If caffeine citrate salt form

Salts classify with acid component per chapter note 5(C).

2924.19.80.00Higher: 31.5% vs 6.5%

If amide function considered principal

Nitrogen function classification supersedes heterocycle if applicable.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide DMF reference number and FDA drug master file status

Include polymorph characterization to prevent patent disputes

Comply with cGMP requirements for API importation documentation

Related Products under HTS 2933.99.79.00

Caffeine Anhydrous Powder

Pure caffeine anhydrous is a xanthine alkaloid classified as a heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms only, specifically under aromatic or modified aromatic structures in heading 2933. It falls into 2933.99.79.00 due to U.S. note 3 specifications for certain pharmaceutical intermediates. Used in energy drinks, supplements, and medications.

Theophylline USP Grade

Theophylline is a methylxanthine drug and bronchodilator, a purine derivative with fused heterocyclic nitrogen rings fitting 2933 classification. Specified in U.S. note 3 to section VI for this subheading. Used in respiratory medications and as chemical intermediate.

1-Methylxanthine

1-Methylxanthine is a purine alkaloid metabolite and research chemical with nitrogen-only heterocyclic structure under 2933. Covered by additional U.S. note 3 specifications. Used in biochemical research and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Paraxanthine

Paraxanthine, a caffeine metabolite, features dimethylxanthine structure with nitrogen hetero-atoms in fused rings, aromatic per 2933.99. Falls under U.S. note 3 products. Applied in sports nutrition and metabolic research.

Theobromine Powder

Theobromine, a xanthine alkaloid from cocoa, has purine heterocyclic nitrogen structure qualifying for 2933.99.79.00 per U.S. note 3. Used in cosmetics, pharma intermediates, and veterinary medicine.

8-Bromotheophylline

8-Bromotheophylline serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate with halogenated xanthine structure, nitrogen heterocyclic only per chapter notes. Included in U.S. note 3 products for 2933.99.79.00. Used in synthesis of bronchodilators.