N-Hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) from Japan
N-Hydroxysuccinimide is an activated ester/imide used in peptide synthesis and bioconjugation chemistry. The imide ring structure qualifies it for HTS 2925.19.91.00 as 'other' imide derivatives despite hydroxy substitution.
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
• Biotech end-use requires FDA DMF or equivalent; research use exempt
• Moisture sensitive; specify <0.5% water content on CoA
• Common with EDC coupling agent; declare separately to avoid set classification