5-Chloro-7-iodo-8-quinolinol (Iodo chlorhydroxyquin) from Japan
5-Chloro-7-iodo-8-quinolinol is a halogenated quinoline derivative with antimicrobial properties, specifically named in HTS 2933.49.20.00 as a drug. It falls under this code as a heterocyclic compound containing a quinoline ring system with nitrogen hetero-atom, used primarily in pharmaceutical applications for treating bacterial and fungal infections.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File for pharmaceutical-grade imports; ensure COA verifies chemical purity >98%
• Provide detailed safety data sheets due to toxicity risks; comply with TSCA registration for chemical substances
• Avoid misclassification as veterinary products; common pitfall is insufficient stability testing documentation