Acriflavine Base Technical Grade from Japan
Technical grade acriflavine base is the non-salt form explicitly provided for in HTS 2933.99.4200. Used in industrial antiseptic formulations and aquaculture, this nitrogen-heterocyclic compound maintains the precise chemical identity required for this tariff subheading. Purity typically 95-98% for non-pharmaceutical applications.
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%
Import Tips
• Differentiate technical vs USP grades in documentation to avoid pharmaceutical scrutiny
• For aquaculture use, comply with EPA/FDA fish drug import regulations
• Batch certificates must specify 'base' vs 'hydrochloride' to match exact HTS description