Salbutamol (Albuterol) Base Powder from Japan
Salbutamol, also known as albuterol, is explicitly named in HTS 2922.50.1300 as a beta-2 adrenergic agonist with aromatic amino-alcohol oxygen function. This bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient is used in asthma inhalers and bronchodilators. It qualifies due to its precise chemical classification as a listed drug.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit certificates of analysis verifying salbutamol content and absence of sulfate form to confirm base classification
• Check DEA scheduling status though not controlled; include end-use statement for pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Package in USP-compliant containers to prevent stability issues during ocean freight