Pentamidine (Free Base) from Japan
Pentamidine is an aromatic diamidine compound explicitly under HTS 2925.29.10.00 as an imine-function derivative, used as an antiparasitic drug for treating Pneumocystis pneumonia. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound in this imines heading.
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
• Check DEA scheduling for controlled substance analogs; provide USP/EP grade certificates
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain stability during import