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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include DMF or CEP for pharma imports; classify under 325412 NAICS
• Common pitfall: incorrect storage declarations leading to hazmat delays