Acetoacet-2,5-Dimethoxy-4-Chloroanilide with Stabilizer for Transport from Japan
The named compound with added anticaking stabilizer solely for preservation/transport, explicitly allowed under Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified as the pure compound under 2924.29.77.20 due to its aromatic amide nature and dye intermediate use. Common in international shipments to prevent degradation.
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
• Document stabilizer as 'necessary for transport only' with supplier affidavits to comply with Chapter 29 note (f)
• Ensure concentration remains chemically defined, not exceeding mixture thresholds
• Watch for emetic/color additions that could invoke note (g) but risk specific-use reclassification