Plumbagin (7-Methyljuglone)

Plumbagin is a naturally derived but synthetically produced naphthoquinone with anticancer and antimicrobial drug properties. Falls under HTS 2914.69.21.00 as a 'drug' quinone, being a chemically defined organic compound with oxygen function.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%5.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2938.90.00.00Lower: 3.7% vs 5.5%

If glycosylated plant extract form

Plumbagin glycosides from plant sources classify under glycosides in heading 2938.

1302.19.21.00Higher: 17.5% vs 5.5%

If crude plant extracts

If not isolated/purified, vegetable saps containing plumbagin fall under Chapter 13.

2914Same rate: 5.5%

If halogenated derivative

Bromo- or chloro-plumbagin variants move to halogenated quinones in 2914.70.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide analytical HPLC chromatograms confirming single isomer per Chapter 29 isomer rules

DEA watch list potential—declare research/pharma use only, no narcotic claims

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1,4-Naphthoquinone USP Grade

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Juglone Pharmaceutical Grade

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