4-Aminopyridine from Japan
4-Aminopyridine is a pyridine derivative used as a potassium channel blocker in multiple sclerosis treatment (dalfampridine). It qualifies for HTS 2933.39.41.00 as a drug containing an unfused pyridine ring, meeting Chapter 29 criteria for nitrogen-heterocyclic compounds. Pharmaceutical grade material supports neurological therapeutic applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA Investigational New Drug (IND) documentation and synthetic route confirming pyridine structure
• Include stability data showing no degradation to non-heterocyclic amines during transport
• Declare as bulk API only; formulated products go to Chapter 30