Metaraminol Bitartrate from Japan
Metaraminol bitartrate is a vasopressor amine used to treat hypotension, featuring an aromatic monoamine structure. Falls under HTS 2921.49.43.00 as a pharmaceutical drug among other amine salts. Primarily administered intravenously in critical care settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include pharmacopeial compliance certificates (USP/EP)
• Document sterility validation for injectable formulations
• Beware of reclassification if purity < pharmaceutical grade