Methacrylamide for Contact Lens Production from Japan
Specialty methacrylamide grade optimized for hydrophilic contact lens monomer blends. Still classified as pure acyclic amide (2924.19.11.30) since no formulation additives present; end-use doesn't affect pure compound status.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Include end-use statement but emphasize pure compound status for Chapter 29 classification
• Biocompatibility testing documentation may be required for medical device supply chain
• Ensure no cross-contamination with lens care solution components