Acridine from Japan
Acridine is a heterocyclic aromatic compound with a nitrogen hetero-atom in its tricyclic structure, classified under HTS 2933.99.0500 as a specific aromatic heterocyclic compound. It serves as a fundamental building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and dyes.
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
• Provide detailed Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical purity certificates to verify classification under Chapter 29
• Ensure proper UN packaging for hazardous materials transport and include CAS number 260-94-6 on documentation
• Avoid misclassification as a finished dye (Chapter 32); emphasize its role as a chemical intermediate