Ornidazole API from Japan
Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial used for treating anaerobic bacterial infections and protozoal diseases. This aromatic compound with unfused imidazole ring is classified under HTS 2933.29.35.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Submit FDA Drug Establishment Registration and provide API source verification documents
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption critical for nitroimidazole stability
• Conduct pre-shipment purity testing to meet 99%+ specification requirements