Nicotine Bitartrate USP from Japan
Nicotine bitartrate is the salt form of nicotine alkaloid, synthesized for smoking cessation products and pesticides. It qualifies under HTS 2939.80.0050 as an alkaloid salt derivative.
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
• Require DEA Form 236 for narcotic imports; provide tartrate salt assay certificate confirming 99.5% purity
• FDA prior approval needed for pharma use; label as 'poison' per DOT hazardous material regulations