Levobunolol Hydrochloride from Japan
Levobunolol hydrochloride is a beta-blocker aromatic amino-alcohol salt used in glaucoma treatments. Classified under HTS 2922.19.60.00 due to its aromatic amino-alcohol structure as specified in U.S. note 3 to section VI. The chemical features ether linkages and qualifies as 'other' aromatic amino-alcohols.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed spectroscopic data (NMR, IR) to confirm aromatic amino-alcohol classification per chapter notes
• Comply with DEA precursor chemical regulations if applicable; maintain records of end-use for pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Package in industrial bulk to avoid reclassification as Chapter 30 medicaments; include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)