Amygdalin from Japan
Amygdalin is a cyanogenic glycoside from apricot kernels and bitter almonds, under HTS 2938.90.00.00. Historically used in alternative medicine, now primarily research chemical.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.7%
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
• Explicitly declare 'for research only' to avoid FDA unapproved drug classification
• Provide cyanide content analysis; high levels may trigger hazardous material regs
• Ensure >90% purity certification to qualify as chemically defined compound