Methotrimeprazine (Levomepromazine)
Methotrimeprazine, or levomepromazine, is a phenothiazine with strong sedative and analgesic effects used in palliative care. Its hydrogenated phenothiazine ring-system (allowed per heading) fits HTS 2934.30.5000.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing additional natural alkaloid structure
Certain alkaloid-phenothiazine hybrids classify later in Chapter 29 per note 3.
If as reaction accelerator in rubber production
Industrial end-use phenothiazines may fall under Chapter 38 catalysts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Optical purity certificates required for chiral centers in phenothiazine derivatives
• Verify no hormone activity per heading 2937 note to avoid chapter shift
• Customs often requires end-use statement distinguishing pharmaceutical vs research chemical
Related Products under HTS 2934.30.50.00
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Promethazine hydrochloride is a phenothiazine derivative used as an antihistamine, antiemetic, and sedative. It contains a phenothiazine ring-system that is not further fused with other rings, qualifying it for classification under HTS 2934.30.5000 as 'other' compounds with this specific structure.
Thioridazine Hydrochloride
Thioridazine hydrochloride, a piperidine phenothiazine, treats schizophrenia with antipsychotic properties. The unfused phenothiazine ring-system defines its placement in HTS 2934.30.5000 as other such heterocyclic compounds.
Prochlorperazine Edisylate
Prochlorperazine edisylate, a piperazine phenothiazine, treats severe nausea and psychosis. The base phenothiazine structure without fusion aligns with HTS 2934.30.5000 classification.
Chlorpromazine Base
Chlorpromazine is a foundational phenothiazine antipsychotic medication used for schizophrenia and nausea. Its core phenothiazine ring-system without further ring fusion places it under HTS 2934.30.5000 for non-fused phenothiazine compounds.
Promazine Hydrochloride
Promazine hydrochloride is an older phenothiazine tranquilizer used for anxiety and agitation. Classified under HTS 2934.30.5000 due to its non-fused phenothiazine ring-system meeting chapter criteria for heterocyclic compounds.