Lofentanil from Japan
Lofentanil is a selective fentanyl derivative opioid with a piperidine nitrogen hetero-ring and unfused pyridine structural elements, known for high potency. It fits HTS 2933.34.00.00 as an other fentanyl under chapter 29's heterocyclic provisions for separate organic compounds. Primarily a research chemical import.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Research use requires institutional DEA approval; provide impurity profiles per chapter note (a); steer clear of retail packaging that triggers Chapter 30 reclassification