Metoprolol Tartrate from Japan
Metoprolol tartrate, a selective beta-1 blocker, falls under HTS 2922.50.1400 as an aromatic amino-compound with oxygen function used in cardiovascular therapy. It treats hypertension, heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction conditions by reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
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
• Include pharmacopeial compliance certificates (USP/EP); test for tartrate content and chiral purity
• Register with FDA's Drug Registration and Listing system before first import shipment
• Label shipments clearly as 'Bulk Drug Substance - Cardiovascular' to prevent quarantine