Phenylhydrazine Hydrochloride USP from Japan
Phenylhydrazine hydrochloride is a chemically defined organic derivative of hydrazine used primarily as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a reagent in drug testing for glucose detection. It falls under HTS 2928.00.30.00 as a drug because it meets USP standards for pharmaceutical applications and is imported for medicinal manufacturing processes.
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 FDA Drug Master File or Certificate of Analysis confirming USP grade and drug end-use to justify classification
• Ensure proper labeling as a hazardous substance (toxic) with UN shipping declarations for hydrazine derivatives
• Avoid misclassification as industrial chemical by documenting pharmaceutical manufacturing intent