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Sodium Nitrite Flakes Pharmaceutical Grade from Japan

Pharmaceutical-grade sodium nitrite in flake form used in antidotes for cyanide poisoning and diagnostic reagents. It is a pure sodium nitrite, fitting HTS 2834.10.1000 under nitrites of sodium as per subheading note for chemically defined compounds. Typically imported in small, sealed drums.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include DMF or CEP for pharma imports; classify under 325412 NAICS

• Common pitfall: incorrect storage declarations leading to hazmat delays