Ethyl Chloride Pharmaceutical Grade USP from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade ethyl chloride meeting USP standards for use as a topical anesthetic spray, classified under HTS 2903.11.0020 as chemically defined chloroethane. This product is a pure, stabilized form of the compound used in medical settings for local anesthesia before minor procedures.
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 FDA Drug Master File and Certificate of Analysis confirming USP compliance
• Ensure packaging meets 21 CFR 211 cGMP standards for pharmaceutical chemicals
• Avoid classification issues by providing documentation proving it's not a finished dosage form