Mustargen API (Chlormethine Base) from Japan
Mustargen active pharmaceutical ingredient is pure chlormethine (bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine), an acyclic monoamine and nitrogen mustard under HTS 2921.19.61.30. Used as intermediate for anticancer drug synthesis. Classified here as separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
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
• Obtain prior FDA import alert clearance for nitrogen mustards; include CoA showing >98% purity
• Label as research chemical to avoid drug classification
• Monitor REACH-like regs if transshipping from EU