2941.90.30.00 - Aromatic or modified aromatic 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 15.4¢/kg + 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 2941.90.30.00, specifically covers aromatic or modified aromatic antibiotics. This designation includes antibiotics that possess an aromatic ring structure or have undergone chemical modifications that incorporate aromatic characteristics into their molecular composition, even if their primary antibiotic function is derived from a non-aromatic component. The classification hinges on the presence and significance of aromaticity within the antibiotic's chemical structure.
Distinction from its sibling category, 2941.90.50.00, is crucial. While 2941.90.50.00 broadly encompasses "Other" antibiotics not otherwise specified, this particular subcategory is reserved for those with a defined aromatic or modified aromatic nature. Therefore, if an antibiotic contains aromatic functional groups or exhibits characteristics directly attributable to aromaticity within its chemical makeup, it will fall under 2941.90.30.00, rather than the more general "Other" classification.
As this node represents a leaf category within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is final, requiring careful consideration of the antibiotic's chemical structure against the definition of aromatic or modified aromatic compounds, and its distinction from other antibiotic categories.