Clotrimazole API from Japan
Clotrimazole is an aromatic imidazole antifungal agent under HTS 2933.29.20.00 due to its unfused imidazole ring structure. Used in pharmaceutical formulations for topical and oral candidiasis treatment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include DMF reference number and GMP certificate from manufacturing facility
• Conduct stability testing documentation for transport conditions to prevent degradation
• Label shipments clearly as 'Pharmaceutical API - For Further Manufacturing' to avoid retail classification