Anthraquinone Pharmaceutical Intermediate from Japan
Synthetic anthraquinone used as a key intermediate in producing anthracycline chemotherapy drugs like doxorubicin. It qualifies for HTS 2914.69.21.00 as a quinone 'drug' under Chapter 29 due to its specific pharmaceutical application and chemical definition.
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 end-user letters from pharma manufacturers proving drug synthesis use to secure 'drugs' classification
• High purity (>99%) required; test certificates must specify absence of isomers per Chapter 29 note (b)