Theophylline Monohydrate from Japan
Theophylline monohydrate is a methylxanthine with pyrimidine rings, used in respiratory medications. Classified in HTS 2933.59.70.00 as an aromatic compound per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The hydrate form remains a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
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
9903.05.4912.5%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
• Document water content precisely (monohydrate ~8-9%) to distinguish from anhydrous form
• Comply with DEA precursor chemical reporting if applicable for pharma synthesis
• Provide GMP manufacturing certificates for API-grade imports