Ferrocene Aromatic Drug Derivative from Japan
Ferrocene-based aromatic metallocene used in anti-cancer drug development with iron-carbon sandwich structure. HTS 2931.90.22.00 covers this aromatic organo-inorganic pharmaceutical as metal is linked through carbon atoms.
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
• Demonstrate therapeutic redox properties qualifying as drug via published pharmacology studies
• Use airtight secondary packaging for air-sensitive metallocenes during ocean transport
• Classify under proper HS code for EAR/ITAR if dual-use pharmaceutical technology