Desloratadine 5mg Tablets
Desloratadine 5mg tablets are an antiallergenic pharmaceutical preparation containing the active metabolite of loratadine, used to treat perennial allergic rhinitis. They are classified under tariff item 3002.90.00 as 'Other' products of heading 30.02, which covers immunological products and similar goods. The selective antihistamine action places them within the scope of this heading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tablets are put up in measured doses or for retail sale
Medicaments put up in measured doses or for retail sale are classified in heading 30.04 rather than 30.02.
If the product is specifically an immunological product as defined in Chapter Note 2
Immunological products are classified in subheading 3002.15 when they meet the definition of peptides or proteins directly involved in immunological processes.
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