Chlormethine Hydrochloride from Japan
Chlormethine hydrochloride is the salt form of bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine, a chemically defined acyclic monoamine derivative classified under HTS 2921.19.61.30. It is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for its alkylating properties. The classification follows Chapter 29 note (C)(1), placing inorganic salts with the parent organic compound.
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
• Verify DEA registration for importing nitrogen mustards as List I chemicals; provide chemical purity certificates and SDS
• Comply with TSCA notifications for new chemical substances
• Avoid misclassification as finished drugs by ensuring bulk chemical form