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6R-trans-7-Amino-3-Methyl-8-Oxo-5-Thia-1-Azabicyclo[4.2.0]Oct-2-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid

This beta-lactam nucleus (6R-trans-7-amino-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid) is explicitly listed in HTS 2934.99.70.00 as a heterocyclic intermediate for cephalosporin antibiotic synthesis. The bicyclic ring system with sulfur and nitrogen heteroatoms qualifies it as an 'other heterocyclic compound' under heading 2934.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

2941.10.50.00Same rate: Free

If acylated at 7-amino position to form complete cephalosporin antibiotic

Completed antibiotics classified in heading 2941, occurring later in Chapter 29.

2933.39.41.00Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If imported as hydrochloride salt rather than free carboxylic acid

Salts of heterocyclic compounds classified with parent compound per Chapter 29 note 3(C).

3824.99Higher: 15% vs Free

If purity <98% and considered fermentation byproduct mixture

Mixtures not meeting 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 29 note (a) go to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA import alert 99-20 may apply; provide DMF or drug master file for pharmaceutical intermediates

Include stereochemical confirmation (6R-trans configuration) via chiral HPLC analysis

Classify as UN 2811 (toxic solid, organic) with appropriate GHS labeling