Diaminofluorescein from Japan
Diaminofluorescein serves as a fluorescent probe and dye intermediate with dual amine groups on aromatic system. Falls under HTS 2921.59.80.90 as aromatic polyamine derivative despite fluorescent properties. Chapter 29 note (g) excludes only retail coloring matter.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify bulk vs analytical grade to determine chapter classification
• Fluorescence quantum yield data supports chemical intermediate identity
• Avoid retail laboratory reagent packaging that triggers Chapter 32 exclusion