Methadone Mesylate from Japan
Methadone mesylate is a methanesulfonic acid salt of methadone, used in liquid formulations for pain relief and substitution therapy. HTS 2922.31.00.00 applies via chapter note (C)(1) for inorganic/organic salts classified with the base organic compound. Ensures precedence for oxygen-function amino-ketones.
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
• Validate salt stoichiometry in COA; adhere to USP monographs; common issue: temperature-controlled shipping failures for hygroscopic salts