Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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