Phthalimide from Japan
Phthalimide is a cyclic imide derived from phthalic anhydride, featuring a five-membered imide ring fused to a benzene ring. It falls under HTS 2925.19.91.00 as a carboxyimide-function compound (imide) and its derivative, not specifically named elsewhere in heading 2925. Commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming chemical identity and purity >98% to avoid misclassification as technical grade
• Ensure proper UN packaging group II labeling for irritant properties; common pitfall is insufficient hazard documentation
• Declare exact CAS number (85-41-6) on commercial invoice to facilitate CBP review