Naloxone Hydrochloride from Japan
Naloxone hydrochloride, a synthetic opium alkaloid derivative, acts as an opioid overdose reversal agent. Classified in HTS 2939.19.5000 as a reproduced-by-synthesis opium alkaloid salt under 'other' derivatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice required for all narcotic antagonist chemical imports
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation due to emergency medical substance status
• Separate from finished auto-injectors which classify under Chapter 30 or 90