Pteridine

Pteridine is a fused pyrimido-pyrimidine heterocyclic system used in biochemical research and as a precursor for folate derivatives. It falls under HTS 2934.99.90.01 as other heterocyclic compounds not specifically named elsewhere in heading 2934.

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.

2936.29.50Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If chemically modified as a vitamin B9 (folic acid) intermediate

Provitamins and derivatives used principally as vitamins fall under heading 2936, later in numerical order.

3002.90.10Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If put up in measured doses for immunological research

Chapter 29 excludes immunological products consistent with heading 3002.

2940.00.60Higher: 30.8% vs 6.5%

If exists as a sugar ether or ester derivative

Sugar ethers/esters of Chapter 29 compounds are specifically classified in heading 2940.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NMR and mass spectrometry data in import documentation to confirm heterocyclic structure

Declare CAS number (91-18-9) accurately to match tariff database entries

Obtain prior FDA notification if destined for biological research applications

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