Articaine Hydrochloride from Japan
Articaine hydrochloride is a thiophene-based aromatic amino-amide with sulfonate oxygen function, included in HTS 2922.50.3500 under U.S. note 3 for dental anesthetics. Its structure qualifies as amino-compound with oxygen function per chapter scope.
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
• Declare sulfur content accurately; obtain prior CBP binding ruling for note 3
• Common issue: classification as organo-sulfur under 2930 if thiophene emphasized