Purine from Japan
Purine is a fundamental aromatic heterocyclic compound forming the basis of adenine and guanine nucleobases. Falls under HTS 2934.99.44.00 as other aromatic heterocyclic compounds. Critical for nucleic acid research and pharmaceutical intermediates.
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
• Submit structural formula and CAS (120-73-0) documentation to confirm classification as chemically defined compound
• Segregate from nucleosides/nucleotides to avoid Chapter 2934 nucleic acid headings
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries