Methadone Hydrochloride from Japan
Methadone hydrochloride is the salt form of methadone, a synthetic opioid used primarily for opioid use disorder treatment and pain management. It falls under HTS 2922.31.00.00 as a chemically defined amino-ketone with oxygen function, specifically listed as methadone (INN) and its salts. This classification applies to pure pharmaceutical-grade material for compounding or direct medicinal use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
• Require DEA registration and import permit due to controlled substance status; ensure certificates of analysis confirm purity >98%; avoid common pitfalls like improper narcotic documentation leading to customs holds