Naproxen Sodium from Japan
Naproxen sodium is the sodium salt of an aromatic carboxylic acid (2-methoxy-4-(2-methylpropyl)propanoic acid) used as NSAID. Classified in HTS 2918.99.3000 per chapter note C(1) for inorganic salts of organic acid-function compounds following the acid classification. Aromatic structure with oxygen function qualifies.
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 stability studies for sodium salt form and pH specifications
• Provide polymorphic form certification (usually Form I)