Remifentanil Hydrochloride from Japan

Remifentanil hydrochloride is an ester-based ultra-short-acting fentanyl derivative for anesthesia, under HTS 2934.92.00.00. It qualifies as a heterocyclic compound per chapter notes on esters classified by parent structure.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit annual import quotas to DEA; use GMP-certified suppliers

Pitfall: Ester instability requires validated cold chain documentation