Remifentanil Hydrochloride from Japan

Remifentanil hydrochloride is an ultra-short-acting synthetic mu-opioid agonist used in anesthesia. Under HTS 2939.19.20.00, it qualifies as a synthetic derivative of opium alkaloids per chapter notes defining alkaloid derivatives. Imported as sterile lyophilized powder for hospital compounding.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

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

Include stability data for lyophilized form; CBP often requires proof against degradation

Coordinate with licensed importer of record experienced in Schedule II substances

Document synthesis route to confirm synthetic origin vs natural extraction