Remifentanil Hydrochloride from Japan
Remifentanil hydrochloride, a fentanyl derivative featuring a piperidine ring with ester oxygen functions and pyridine-related nitrogen heterocycle, is an ultra-short-acting opioid. HTS 2933.34.00.00 covers it as an other fentanyl derivative, classified by its last-occurring heterocyclic heading per chapter notes. Imported as bulk chemical for IV anesthetic production.
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
• Comply with ester classification rules in note 3(A) by documenting parent acid functions; ensure anti-dusting agents don't imply specific use per note (g); audit shipments for quota adherence to avoid penalties