Ecgonine Methyl Ester from Japan
Ecgonine methyl ester is an ester derivative of ecgonine from coca alkaloids, explicitly covered by HTS 2939.72.00.00 as 'esters...thereof' of vegetal origin. Utilized in biochemical research and 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
• Provide synthesis pathway documentation if semi-synthetic; ensure <0.1% cocaine impurities per DEA rules
• Pitfall: bulk imports without end-user license