Codeine Sulfate from Japan
Codeine sulfate is the sulfate salt form of codeine, commonly used in prescription analgesics. Classified under HTS 2939.19.5000 as an 'other' derivative salt of opium alkaloids per Chapter 29 notes on salts. This covers bulk chemical imports for drug 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
• Include Schedule I/II controlled substance documentation from DEA for all codeine salt shipments
• Ensure labeling specifies exact salt form and CAS number to prevent reclassification disputes
• Verify importer has proper pharmaceutical chemical handling licenses before shipment