Semicarbazide Hydrochloride from Japan
Semicarbazide hydrochloride is a ureine derivative salt used in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a reagent for carbonyl compound detection. Classified under HTS 2924.21.50.00 as 'other' ureines and derivatives; salts thereof, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds with carboxyamide function.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Provide detailed spectroscopic data (NMR, IR) confirming ureine structure to prevent reclassification
• Label as research chemical if not USP grade to avoid FDA drug import scrutiny
• Check for hydrate forms; water content may affect 'dissolved in water' note (e) exclusion