Fentanyl Citrate from Japan
Fentanyl citrate is the citrate salt form of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid classified as a derivative under HTS 2934.92.00.00 due to its specific heterocyclic structure and chemical definition as a fentanyl derivative. It is primarily used in medical settings for anesthesia and pain management.
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
• Obtain DEA registration and prior approval for Schedule II controlled substances; ensure FDA import alerts are cleared with proper labeling
• Include certificates of analysis verifying purity to avoid detention; use licensed importers for narcotic handling