Sufentanil Base from China
Sufentanil is a fentanyl derivative with a thiophene-substituted piperidine ring system incorporating nitrogen hetero-atoms akin to pyridine structures, acting as a potent mu-opioid agonist. Under HTS 2933.34.00.00, it qualifies as an other fentanyl derivative due to its shared chemical scaffold and unfused pyridine-related heterocycle. This organic compound is imported for synthesis into anesthetic formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
112.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Schedule II narcotic status with full chemical analysis documentation; label with safety identifiers per chapter note (g) like emetics if required; prevent delays by pre-submitting import declarations to FDA and DEA