Famotidine Base from Japan
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 — 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
• GMP certificate essential for API import; chiral purity documentation if enantiopure
• Bulk vs tablet form critical distinction for chapter determination