Famotidine

Famotidine, an H2-receptor antagonist for acid reduction, contains a thiazole ring linked to guanidine functionality. Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient classifies under HTS 2934.10.90.00 due to predominant unfused thiazole heterocyclic structure. Used in medications like Pepcid.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2925Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If classified by guanidine function

Imine/guanidine compounds in 2925, but heterocyclic thiazole in 2934 takes precedence by numerical order.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If finished tablets or bulk medicaments

Chapter 30 medicaments supersede chemical classification for dosage forms.

2933.59Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If imidazole ring emphasized over thiazole

Famotidine contains both; imidazole heading 2933 if that ring dominates structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA Drug Master File (DMF) reference number on import documentation

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Related Products under HTS 2934.10.90.00

2-Aminothiazole

2-Aminothiazole is a heterocyclic compound containing an unfused thiazole ring with an amino group at the 2-position, used primarily as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2934.10.90.00 as a thiazole ring compound that is chemically defined but not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. This classification aligns with Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds containing thiazole structures.

4-Methylthiazole

4-Methylthiazole is a simple alkyl-substituted thiazole used in flavor and fragrance applications and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2934.10.90.00 as an 'other' unfused thiazole ring compound meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined heterocycles. The methyl substitution does not alter its primary thiazole classification.

Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1)

Thiamine hydrochloride contains a substituted pyrimidine-thiazolium structure with an unfused thiazole ring, classified as a vitamin but chemically under thiazole compounds in HTS 2934.10.90.00. This subheading captures complex thiazoles used primarily as pharmaceuticals, consistent with Chapter 29's precedence for heterocyclic classification.

2-Mercaptothiazoline

2-Mercaptothiazoline (2-thiazoline-2-thiol) features an unfused thiazole ring with a thiol substituent, used in rubber vulcanization and photography. Falls under HTS 2934.10.90.00 as an 'other' thiazole compound per Chapter 29 definitions for organo-sulfur heterocycles not covered by heading 2930.

Ritodrine Hydrochloride

Ritodrine hydrochloride is a beta-adrenergic agonist containing an unfused thiazole ring, used as a tocolytic agent to prevent premature labor. Classified under HTS 2934.10.90.00 as a thiazole heterocyclic pharmaceutical intermediate or bulk active. The thiazole structure determines classification per Chapter 29 heading precedence rules.

2,4-Thiazolidinedione

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.