Saxitoxin Sodium Salt from Japan
Saxitoxin sodium salt is the sodium derivative of saxitoxin, classified under HTS 2939.80.0010 as an alkaloid salt per Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1). Inorganic salts of organic alkaloid compounds remain with the parent organic compound classification.
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
• Specify salt form in commercial invoice to match HTS salt classification rules
• Use IATA dangerous goods certified packaging for air shipment
• Obtain end-user statement from importing lab for antiterrorism clearance