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Acridine Orange Base from Japan

Acridine orange base is a dialkylamino-substituted acridine used as fluorescent dye precursor, classified under HTS 2933.99.0500 based on acridine core. The free base form precedes any hydrochloride salt classification.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%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

Free base classified with acridine; salts follow base classification per Chapter notes

Light-sensitive; amber packaging required to prevent degradation

Avoid Chapter 32 classification by documenting use as chemical intermediate