Ethyl 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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