Nicotine (S)-Form from Japan

Nicotine in its natural (S)-configuration is a pyridine-piperidine alkaloid sometimes argued under quinoline-related structures, but strictly a bicyclic nitrogen heterocycle. Included in HTS 2933.49.70.00 as other nitrogen heterocyclics if not specifically excluded; primarily imported for vaping and pharmaceutical use. Chemically defined per chapter note (a).

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%

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Import Tips

• 99.5%+ purity with enantiomeric excess data required; FDA tobacco regs apply

• DEA/Form 5100 reporting for >0.5% concentrations