Famotidine API from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit BE/ANDA documentation linking to approved reference product
• Include thioether oxidation stability data for impurity control
• Verify dual function classification maintains 'drugs' status under 2925