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2-Methyl-4-Amino-5-Hydroxymethylpyrimidine Thiazole Intermediate

This key intermediate for thiamine synthesis contains the required unfused aromatic thiazole ring structure under HTS 2934.10.10.00. Used exclusively in pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+131.0%137.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+103.5%110%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+103.5%110%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+18.5%18.5%
🇯🇵JapanFree+21.0%21%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.59.95.00Lower: 112.5% vs 137.5%

If classified primarily by pyrimidine heterocyclic structure

Chapter notes require classification in heading occurring last in numerical order

2942.00Lower: 16.2% vs 137.5%

If containing both sugar and nitrogen functions

Other organic compounds with additional note 3 qualifiers

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include synthesis pathway documentation proving thiazole ring presence for classification verification

• Declare as 'chemical intermediate - not for direct food/pharma use' to avoid Chapter 30

• Monitor REACH compliance if transshipping through EU; provide SDS in English