Chlorpheniramine Maleate USP from Japan
This antihistamine drug is a maleate salt of an amino-phenol ether, qualifying as a drug under oxygen-function amino-compounds. Chapter notes confirm salts classify with parent compounds. Used in allergy medications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maleate salt ratio documentation required; test for polymorph form
• Common error: classifying with base under different subheading