Xanthine Base Chemical from Japan
Xanthine is the parent compound of methylxanthines, featuring fused pyrimidine-imidazole rings. HTS 2933.59.70.00 classifies it as an aromatic pyrimidine per U.S. note 3. Used in biochemical research and synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide molecular formula C5H4N4O2 and CAS 60-93-5 verification
• Ship under proper chemical hazard class (non-hazardous usually)
• Avoid mixtures exceeding stabilizer limits per chapter note (f)