Ecgonine Hydrochloride from Japan
Ecgonine hydrochloride is the salt of ecgonine, a key derivative and hydrolysis product of cocaine from coca leaves, falling under HTS 2939.72.00.00 as specified in the tariff description. It serves as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.
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
• Verify supplier provides HPLC purity certificates (>98%); file DEA Form 236 prior to shipment
• Avoid misdeclaration as research chemical without proper licensing