Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) from Japan
Acetaminophen is a cyclic amide derivative with an aromatic ring, used as an analgesic and antipyretic medication. It falls under HTS 2924.29.77.90 as an aromatic cyclic amide compound other than those specifically named elsewhere in the subheading. This classification applies to its carboxyamide-function chemical structure.
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
• Provide detailed chemical analysis and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming aromatic cyclic amide structure to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA import requirements for pharmaceutical-grade chemicals, including proper labeling and impurity specifications
• Verify if imported for medicinal use vs industrial; pharma imports require additional drug master file submissions