Carisoprodol from Japan
Carisoprodol is a synthetic aromatic ureine derivative serving as a centrally acting muscle relaxant. It falls under HTS 2924.21.20.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI listing specific regulated amide compounds. The classification reflects its pure chemical form as a cyclic carbamate of carbonic acid.
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
• Secure FDA and DEA import licenses simultaneously due to controlled substance status
• Include batch certificates of analysis proving >99% purity to match note 3 chemical definition
• Declare as pharmaceutical API only; finished products require chapter 30 classification