Corey-Kim Reagent Intermediate (N-Chlorosuccinimide) from Japan
N-Chlorosuccinimide (NCS) is a chlorinating and oxidizing agent used in the Corey-Kim reaction, classified under HTS 2942.00.50.00. This N-haloimide features a succinimide ring with active chlorine.
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
• Available chlorine content (≥98%) certification required on CoA
• Light-sensitive; amber packaging with <1% decomposition after 12 months data
• Distinguish from swimming pool chemicals through purity and end-use declaration