Albuterol Sulfate from Japan
Albuterol sulfate is the sulfate salt of a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist, an aromatic amino-alcohol used as a bronchodilator drug in inhalers and nebulizers. Classified under HTS 2922.19.0900 as an aromatic amino-alcohol drug with oxygen function. Its structure contains a phenolic hydroxyl group directly linked to the aromatic ring.
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 USP/NF certificate verifying racemic mixture specifications and impurity profiles
• FDA prior notice required for bulk APIs; ensure packaging prevents dust contamination per cGMP