Amygdalin

Amygdalin is a cyanogenic glycoside from apricot kernels and bitter almonds, under HTS 2938.90.00.00. Historically used in alternative medicine, now primarily research chemical.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%—3.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%—3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%—3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%—3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%—3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2931Higher: 13.7% vs 3.7%

If emphasis on organo-inorganic cyanide functionality

Cyanogenic compounds could be seen as other organo-inorganic under heading 2931.

3003.90Higher: 10% vs 3.7%

If marketed as Laetrile for therapeutic claims

Medicinal preparations, even unapproved, often reclassified to Chapter 30.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 3.7%

If as crude plant drug material

Medicinal plants/plants parts precede isolated glycosides in tariff order.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Explicitly declare 'for research only' to avoid FDA unapproved drug classification

• Provide cyanide content analysis; high levels may trigger hazardous material regs

• Ensure >90% purity certification to qualify as chemically defined compound