Glutarimide from Japan
Glutarimide is a six-membered cyclic imide derived from glutaric acid, a carboxyimide-function compound. Falls under HTS 2925.19.91.00 as 'other' imides; used in production of pharmaceuticals like thalidomide analogs and as a corrosion inhibitor.
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 GC-MS purity certificate (>99%) to distinguish from polymer intermediates
• Declare therapeutic end-use if applicable; DEA scrutiny possible for thalidomide precursors
• Stable at room temp but document humidity control (<50% RH) during ocean freight