Phenacetin Synthetic Intermediate from Japan
Acetophenetidin used as a key intermediate in synthesizing other aromatic amides for pharmaceutical development. Falls precisely under HTS 2924.29.62.20 as the aromatic cyclic amide drug. Provided in 25kg fiber drums with anti-caking agents.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Register as chemical intermediate with TSCA if for US manufacture
• Provide synthesis pathway documentation to justify non-drug intent
• Beware of Schedule I analog scrutiny