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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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