Imidazole Pharmaceutical Grade

Imidazole (1H-imidazole), a five-membered nitrogen heterocyclic ring compound used as pharmaceutical intermediate and antifungal agent. HTS 2933.99.9701 covers this azole heterocycle with nitrogen hetero-atoms only, not specified elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.29Higher: 16.5% vs 6.5%

If N-substituted or C-substituted derivatives like 1-methylimidazole

Substituted azoles have specific 2933.29 provisions taking precedence.

2931.90.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 6.5%

If when containing organo-metallic impurities >trace levels

Organo-inorganic compounds with metal-carbon links go to 2931.

2925Higher: 13.7% vs 6.5%

If classified as imine rather than heterocycle

Tautomer consideration; ring structure prevails under Chapter 29 rules.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Require NMR/GC certificate proving unsubstituted structure; derivatives go to 2933.29

β€’ Pharma imports need DMF filing; avoid bulk packaging mistaken for industrial chemical

β€’ Anti-caking agents allowed per note (f) but must document transport necessity

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