4-Phenylpiperidine Hydrochloride from Japan
4-Phenylpiperidine hydrochloride is a key intermediate for opioid analgesics like pethidine (meperidine). The core piperidine ring structure qualifies it for HTS 2933.32.5000 as 'other' piperidine salt despite phenyl substitution.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain DEA import permit as List I chemical (piperidine derivative)
• Provide end-user certificates to importing pharma manufacturers
• Use tamper-evident sealed packaging per DEA security requirements