2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenothiazine

A chemically defined heterocyclic compound containing a phenothiazine ring-system with a trifluoromethyl substituent at the 2-position. This pure organic compound falls under HTS 2934.30.12.00 as specified for 2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenothiazine, used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2934.30Same rate: 16.5%

If a different substituted phenothiazine derivative, not specifically 2-trifluoromethyl

Other phenothiazine ring-system compounds without the exact 2-trifluoromethyl structure fall under the broader subheading for non-fused phenothiazines.

2933.99.97.01Lower: 6.5% vs 16.5%

If classified based on pharmaceutical end-use rather than chemical structure

Certain heterocyclic intermediates primarily for veterinary pharmaceuticals may shift to Chapter 2933 if not fitting phenothiazine-specific provisions.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 16.5%

If imported as a formulated mixture or technical grade with impurities exceeding Chapter 29 purity standards

Mixtures of organic compounds not meeting 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 29 notes move to prepared chemical preparations in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming chemical purity and identity as 2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenothiazine to match exact HTS specification

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing hazards, handling, and transport requirements for this fluorinated heterocyclic compound

Verify importer has DEA registration if downstream use involves controlled substance synthesis; avoid misclassification as generic phenothiazine