Purine

Purine is the parent bicyclic heterocyclic compound (imidazole fused with pyrimidine) forming the core of adenine and guanine. Classified in HTS 2934.99.90.01 as other heterocyclic compounds, serving as a nucleic acid base precursor.

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.

2933.59.15Same rate: 6.5%

If substituted derivatives classified as nucleobases

Purine derivatives specifically provided for in 2933.59 appear earlier in numerical order.

2924.29Higher: 16.5% vs 6.5%

If classified primarily by carboxamide function

Per Chapter Note 3, compounds with nitrogen functions take precedence over heterocyclic classification.

3822Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If imported as diagnostic reagent solution (>2% concentration)

Diagnostic reagents containing chapter 29 compounds are classified in heading 3822.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit structural formula and IUPAC name in entry summary to prevent classification disputes

Use UN-approved packaging for air shipment due to potential dust explosion hazard

Maintain segregation from oxidizing agents during storage per SDS requirements

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Quinazoline

Quinazoline is a bicyclic heterocyclic compound featuring a fused benzene and pyrimidine ring, classified under HTS 2934.99.90.01 as 'other' heterocyclic compounds. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis for drugs targeting cancer and neurological disorders.

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.

Isoquinoline

Isoquinoline is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound with a benzene ring fused to a pyridine ring. It is imported under HTS 2934.99.90.01 as other heterocyclic compounds and used in alkaloid synthesis and as a corrosion inhibitor.

1,8-Naphthyridine

1,8-Naphthyridine is a rigid bicyclic heterocyclic compound with nitrogen atoms at positions 1 and 8, used in metal coordination chemistry. Falls under HTS 2934.99.90.01 as other heterocyclic nitrogen compounds not elsewhere specified.

Oxazole

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Benzotriazole

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