Ibuprofen Lysine from Japan
Ibuprofen lysine, a water-soluble salt complex of ibuprofen with L-lysine, used in injectable or rapid-onset formulations. Classified in HTS 2916.39.15.00 as salts of the specific ibuprofen acid per note 3(C)(1). Essential intermediate for hospital-grade pain management drugs.
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
• Include lysine salt formation certificates and bioequivalence studies; use sterile packaging for injectables
• Pitfall: incorrect declaration as 'mixture' instead of salt leads to higher duties