Indole from Japan
Indole is a bicyclic aromatic heterocyclic compound featuring a benzene ring fused to a pyrrole ring with nitrogen hetero-atom, specifically named in HTS 2933.99.0500. It is widely used as an intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and agrochemicals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity >98% to confirm classification as pure chemical compound
• Declare CAS 120-72-9 and ensure compliance with TSCA inventory listing for US importation
• Document end-use as chemical intermediate to prevent reclassification as finished pharmaceutical product