Alfentanil Hydrochloride from Japan
Alfentanil hydrochloride is a short-acting synthetic opioid used for intraoperative analgesia. It is classified in HTS 2939.19.20.00 as a synthetic opium alkaloid salt, fitting chapter 29 provisions for chemically defined organic compounds and their derivatives. Bulk powder form is typical for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• File FDA Drug Master File (DMF) prior to import and include lot-specific testing data
• Comply with narcotic import bond requirements; under-bonded shipments face penalties
• Avoid mixing with other APIs in same container to prevent cross-contamination flags