Propranolol Hydrochloride from Japan
Propranolol hydrochloride is a synthetic beta-blocker classified as a cardiovascular drug under HTS 2922.50.1400 due to its aromatic amino-alcohol-phenol structure with oxygen function. It is primarily used to treat hypertension, angina, and arrhythmias by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.
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
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File (DMF) prior to import; ensure API meets cGMP standards
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and stability data; verify impurity profiles comply with USP/EP monographs
• Avoid misclassification as general chemical by specifying 'cardiovascular drug' use in documentation