2-Phenylimidazole Hydrochloride Salt from Japan
The hydrochloride salt form of 2-Phenylimidazole, water-soluble for pharmaceutical applications. Per chapter note on salts, classified with the parent organic base under HTS 2933.29.10.00. Used in antifungal creams and veterinary medicines.
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
• Declare salt stoichiometry and pH data to validate classification with parent imidazole
• Obtain prior FDA import alerts clearance for pharma intermediates to avoid detention
• Use moisture-proof packaging to prevent hydrolysis during ocean transit