Dimetridazole Technical Grade from Japan
Dimetridazole is a 5-nitroimidazole compound used in veterinary medicine for treating histomoniasis in poultry. Its unfused imidazole ring structure qualifies it as an aromatic heterocyclic under HTS 2933.29.35.00 as specified in additional U.S. note 3.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary drug import permit and provide residue safety data for animal health products
• Include batch certificates confirming compliance with veterinary pharmacopeia standards
• Segregate from human-use APIs to avoid cross-contamination risks during customs inspection