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Nicotine Freebase Liquid 99% from Japan

High-purity nicotine freebase, a pyridine alkaloid reproduced by synthesis, used in e-liquid manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2939.80.00 covers this as an 'other' alkaloid not specified elsewhere, per Chapter 29 notes excluding only specific exclusions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

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

• Obtain TTB/ATF permit for tobacco-derived alkaloids; declare synthetic origin to avoid excise

• Ship in child-resistant containers with hazard labels; pitfall is improper UN packaging

• Provide GC-MS purity certificate (>99%) to confirm chemically defined status