N-Acetyl-4-Aminophenol (Paracetamol Intermediate) from Japan
N-Acetyl-4-aminophenol, a derivative ether/ester of amino-phenol with acetyl oxygen function, remains under 2922.29 as it contains only one kind of oxygen function beyond the phenol. Key precursor for acetaminophen synthesis. Covered by additional U.S. note 3 for this subheading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include FDA Drug Master File references if destined for pharmaceutical use to expedite customs
• Declare exact ether/ester structure to prevent shift to heading 2917 for acyclic polycarboxylic derivatives
• Ensure no added solvents render it a preparation under Chapter 38