Lawesson's Reagent from Japan
Lawesson's reagent (2,4-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,2,4-dithiadiphosphetane 2,4-disulfide) is a thionation agent, classified under HTS 2942.00.50.00. This organophosphorus dithio compound converts carbonyls to thiocarbonyls.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%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
• Store <5°C; provide thermal decomposition data (onset 130°C)
• UN 3335 hazard class with phosphorus compound specific markings
• Include reaction yield data (>90% for ketone→thioketone) for technical validation