Meprobamate with Stabilizer Additive from Japan
Meprobamate powder with added stabilizer for safe transport and preservation, as permitted under chapter note (f). Specifically identified as meprobamate (INN) under HTS 2924.11.00.00, maintaining its acyclic carbamate classification. Stabilizer does not impart specific use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer composition (<1%) and purpose (preservation only) to comply with note (f) limitations
• Ensure total additives do not exceed safety/transport needs to avoid 3824 mixtures
• Label clearly as 'meprobamate + stabilizer' with percentages for CBP review