Urea Stibamine from Japan
Urea stibamine is a pentavalent antimony compound derived from urea, used historically as an aromatic ureine derivative for treating leishmaniasis. It is classified under HTS 2924.21.20.00 due to its listing in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI as a specific regulated amide-function compound. The aromatic cyclic amide structure determines its placement in this heading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Confirm exact chemical specification matches note 3 listing; slight impurities may trigger reclassification
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) highlighting toxicity for proper hazmat handling during import
• Check DEA scheduling if used in research to avoid controlled substance import restrictions