Allopurinol from China
Allopurinol is a hypoxanthine analog (purine heterocycle) used to treat gout by inhibiting xanthine oxidase. This chemically defined drug compound is properly classified under HTS 2934.99.4700 for other heterocyclic drugs. Its pharmaceutical purity distinguishes it from research chemicals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include bioequivalence data if generic API; temperature-controlled shipping mandatory; document against 2934.99.12 research chemical misclassification