Lorazepam with Stabilizer Additive from Japan
Lorazepam API with added pharmaceutical stabilizer (per chapter note 6(f)) to prevent degradation during transport. Remains classified under HTS 2933.91.0010 as the stabilizer is solely for preservation, not rendering it suitable for specific use. Common for long-distance imports from Asia.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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 stabilizer composition and quantity to prove compliance with chapter note 6(f) limitations
• Maintain stability data showing additive necessity for transport/preservation
• Segregate stabilized vs pure API inventory to avoid formulation confusion