Purine

Purine is a fundamental aromatic heterocyclic compound forming the basis of adenine and guanine nucleobases. Falls under HTS 2934.99.44.00 as other aromatic heterocyclic compounds. Critical for nucleic acid research and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽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.

2933.59.95.00Same rate: 6.5%

If classified under imidazole derivatives due to ring structure

Purine's imidazole ring might trigger heading 2933 classification per chapter notes.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 30.8% vs 6.5%

If imported as sugar derivative or nucleoside precursor

Sugar-modified heterocycles classified later in numerical order per chapter rules.

3002.90Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If put up in dosage form for research

Immunological or diagnostic preparations containing the compound fall to Chapter 30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit structural formula and CAS (120-73-0) documentation to confirm classification as chemically defined compound

Segregate from nucleosides/nucleotides to avoid Chapter 2934 nucleic acid headings

Monitor for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries

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Pteridine

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1,8-Naphthyridine

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Phenanthroline

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Acridine

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Xanthine

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