Famotidine API

Famotidine is an aromatic imine-function histamine H2-receptor antagonist used for acid reflux treatment. It qualifies for HTS 2925.29.20.00 as a drug with carboxyimide and imine characteristics. Widely imported for generic antacid tablet production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If organo-sulfur function predominates

Organo-sulfur compounds in 2930 may supersede imine classification per chapter hierarchy.

3003.39Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If bulk packages for retail repackaging

Medicaments in bulk consumer packages classified under 3003.

2929.90Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If nitrogen function other than imine determines identity

Other nitrogen-function compounds in 2929 take later numerical precedence.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit BE/ANDA documentation linking to approved reference product

β€’ Include thioether oxidation stability data for impurity control

β€’ Verify dual function classification maintains 'drugs' status under 2925