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
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
• 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)