Niridazole Crystals from Japan
Niridazole is a nitrothiazole-imidazole hybrid used as an antischistosomal agent, featuring the required unfused imidazole ring. As a chemically defined aromatic heterocyclic compound, it falls under HTS 2933.29.35.00 described 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
• Provide WHO prequalification documents if sourced from international manufacturers
• Include polymorphic form characterization to ensure batch consistency
• Declare exact CAS number (550-18-5) on commercial invoice for verification