Labetalol Hydrochloride from Japan
Labetalol hydrochloride features dual alpha/beta-blocking activity in an aromatic amino-alcohol-phenol framework with oxygen functions, placing it in HTS 2922.50.1400 for cardiovascular drugs. Primarily indicated for hypertensive emergencies and pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include heavy metals testing (<10 ppm total) per ICH Q3D guidelines
• Validate supplier's elemental impurities risk assessment documentation
• Use HDPE drums with desiccants for moisture-sensitive hydrochloride salt