Famotidine Base from China

Famotidine is an aromatic amide H2-receptor antagonist used for ulcer treatment, featuring complex cyclic amide structure. HTS 2924.29.77.90 as other aromatic cyclic amide. Pharmaceutical API with thioether functionality.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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

GMP certificate essential for API import; chiral purity documentation if enantiopure

Bulk vs tablet form critical distinction for chapter determination

Famotidine Base from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2924.29.77.90