Synthetic Saxitoxin from Japan
Synthetic saxitoxin is a laboratory-reproduced version of the natural paralytic alkaloid toxin, explicitly covered under HTS 2939.80.0010 as alkaloids reproduced by synthesis. Its chemical structure matches natural saxitoxin, qualifying it as a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit synthesis method documentation to distinguish from natural extracts
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) detailing toxicity and handling requirements
• Declare exact quantity in micrograms due to extreme potency; avoid bulk shipments