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