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Verapamil Hydrochloride from China

Verapamil hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of verapamil, a calcium channel blocker used primarily for hypertension and angina treatment. As an aromatic nitrile-function compound (specifically named), it classifies under HTS 2926.90.14.00 per Chapter 29 note on salts of organic compounds. The nitrile group and aromatic structure define its placement among pharmaceutical nitriles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

137.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Obtain FDA Drug Master File (DMF) and import via Authorized Importer; provide CoA with ICH Q3D elemental impurities testing for heavy metals

• Classify as bulk API only - finished dosage forms (tablets) go to Chapter 30; misclassification common pitfall leading to 3002.13 duties

• Declare as UN 2811 toxic substance; ensure GMP certification and stability data to prevent FDA holds at entry