2,4-Thiazolidinedione from Mexico
2,4-Thiazolidinedione serves as the core structure for glitazone antidiabetic drugs like pioglitazone, featuring a saturated thiazolidine ring (hydrogenated thiazole). Classifies under HTS 2934.10.90.00 as 'other' thiazole ring compounds including hydrogenated forms per heading description.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify tautomer stability with HPLC; declare keto-enol equilibrium state
• Include downstream synthesis pathway documentation for legitimate pharmaceutical use
• Monitor DEA precursor chemical status for controlled substance analogs