Nicotine Free Base from Japan
Nicotine (3-(1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine), bicyclic N-heterocyclic alkaloid with pyridine and pyrrolidine rings. 2933.99.8290 as other aromatic heterocyclic nitrogen compounds. Used in vaping products and NRT.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Declare S(-)-nicotine enantiomer purity; racemic forms differently regulated
• Include Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement documentation if applicable
• Concentration limits apply for e-liquid formulations