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Dobutamine Hydrochloride from Japan

Dobutamine hydrochloride is an aromatic amino-alcohol salt used as a cardiac stimulant in critical care. Its catecholamine structure with single hydroxyl and amino functions qualifies it for HTS 2922.19.70.00 as other aromatic amino-alcohols, their ethers/esters/salts.

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

Require stability data showing protection from oxidation during transport

Declare as API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) with DMF number for FDA compliance

Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg to prevent 'industrial use' reclassification