Mercaptoethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt from Japan
Sodium 2-mercaptoethanesulfonate (mesna) contains both thiol and sulfonic acid groups but classified under HTS 2930.90.4950 based on principal organo-sulfur characteristics. Direct C-S linkages qualify; used as mucolytic and cytoprotective agent in chemotherapy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210.8%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 sulfonic vs sulfinic acid differentiation via NMR
• Include ICH stability data for pharma grade material
• Declare bulk API status vs finished dosage to maintain Chapter 29 classification