Succinimide from Japan
Succinimide is a five-membered cyclic imide derived from succinic anhydride, a simple aliphatic carboxyimide-function compound. Classified under HTS 2925.19.91.00 as an 'other' imide not specifically provided for in prior subheadings. Used in synthesis of pharmaceuticals like ethosuximide and as a reagent in organic chemistry.
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
• Include REACH or TSCA certification if destined for US manufacturing to prove regulatory compliance
• Verify no sugar imide contamination; mislabeling leads to reclassification under 2925.19.30
• Use temperature-controlled shipping (<40°C) as succinimide is hygroscopic; document to prevent decomposition claims