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Chloramphenicol Acetyl Derivative from China

N-acetyl protected intermediate derivative of chloramphenicol used in synthesis of modified antibiotics. Falls under HTS 2941.40.00.00 as chemically defined chloramphenicol derivative. Pharmaceutical intermediate for research and production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

100%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Deprotection stability data needed; acetyl groups hydrolyze above 40°C affecting declared purity

• Declare CAS 1442-35-1 or equivalent; generic 'antibiotic' descriptions trigger CBP review

• Lab synthesis grade requires TSCA notification for US manufacturing import