High Purity 2-Phenylimidazole (99%+) from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade 2-Phenylimidazole with purity exceeding 99%, used in antifungal drug synthesis and as a ligand in coordination chemistry. Falls under HTS 2933.29.10.00 due to its aromatic imidazole structure with phenyl substitution. Meets chapter requirements for separate chemically defined compounds.
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
• Verify USP/EP compliance certificates for pharmaceutical intermediates to expedite FDA-related customs review
• Declare exact purity levels and impurity profiles to prevent reclassification as technical grade chemicals
• Use temperature-controlled shipping for stability, avoiding degradation that could trigger quality disputes