Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetate

Key pharmaceutical intermediate with aminothiazole ring explicitly named in HTS 2934.10.70.00. Used in synthesis of third-generation cephalosporin antibiotics like cefotaxime. Qualifies as chemically defined thiazole heterocyclic under Chapter 29 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2941.90.30.00Lower: Free vs 10%

If containing sugar moiety or classified as antibiotic derivative

Antibiotics and derivatives have specific Chapter 29 heading taking precedence over general thiazoles.

2933.59.95.00Lower: 6.5% vs 10%

If oxygen heterocyclic function emphasized over thiazole

Imine/oxime functions might classify under 2933 but thiazole takes last numerical order per note.

2924.29Higher: 16.5% vs 10%

If for industrial end-use as carboxamide derivative

Carboxyamide-function compounds in 2924 could apply if thiazole not principal characteristic.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide synthetic pathway documentation linking to FDA-approved pharmaceuticals

Include stability data for methoxyimino group during transport to prevent degradation claims

Declare as pharmaceutical intermediate to qualify for potential duty exemptions or FTZs

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