Saxitoxin Reference Standard from Japan
Certified saxitoxin reference standard is high-purity saxitoxin for analytical calibration, classified under HTS 2939.80.0010. As a chemically defined alkaloid, it fits Chapter 29 despite reference use, not excluded as diagnostic reagent.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include NIST or USP traceability certificate for customs verification
• Ship under UN2810 toxic substance protocols with proper labeling
• Pre-clear with CBP for controlled substance declaration