5-(2-Aminoethyl)-4-methylthiazole from China
Intermediate in thiamine synthesis featuring substituted aromatic thiazole ring with aminoethyl side chain. Classified HTS 2934.10.20.00 as principal thiazole heterocycle per Chapter 29 last-in-order rule. Chemically defined for pharmaceutical production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Reference to thiamine synthesis pathway supports heterocyclic classification
• GC-MS analysis verifying thiazole purity essential
• Distinguish from polymer precursors via molecular weight certification