Sodium Phenylacetate Pharmaceutical Grade from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade sodium phenylacetate, the sodium salt of phenylacetic acid, used in treatments for urea cycle disorders and as an ammonia scavenger. Classified in HTS 2916.34.25.00 as a derivative covered by additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, despite being a salt, due to specific U.S. provisions for regulated precursors. Its structure retains the core phenylacetic acid moiety qualifying under the heading.
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
• DEA import permit mandatory; track quota consumption under note 3 to avoid over-import penalties
• Submit GMP certificates and intended use declarations for pharmaceutical applications
• Differentiate from bulk salts that might fall under general chemical mixture headings