Warfarin Sodium Precursor (4-Hydroxycoumarin Base) from Japan
4-Hydroxycoumarin base used to synthesize warfarin sodium, a pharmaceutical anticoagulant. Classified in HTS 2932.20.2500 for its specific aromatic lactone structure per subheading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include DMF reference for pharma use; test for heavy metals per USP
• Pitfall: pharma intermediates sometimes misentered under 2940