Formoterol Fumarate from Canada
Formoterol fumarate is a long-acting beta-agonist aromatic amino-alcohol salt for COPD treatment. Classified in HTS 2922.19.60.00 as an aromatic salt described in U.S. note 3 to section VI. Features ether and alcohol functions on benzene ring system.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% 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
• Provide salt formation details (fumaric acid ratio) per note 2(C) classification rules for organic salts
• Separate from finished inhaler formulations; bulk powder only qualifies for Chapter 29
• Monitor EU REACH compliance for transatlantic shipments affecting U.S. import documentation