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Lorazepam USP Powder from Japan

Pure lorazepam active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in powder form meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, used in manufacturing anti-anxiety medications. Classified under HTS 2933.91.0010 as it is specifically lorazepam (INN), a heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms only. This chemical is a benzodiazepine derivative imported for pharmaceutical formulation.

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

Obtain DEA import permit as lorazepam is a Schedule IV controlled substance; include Form 236 in documentation

Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and pharmacopeial compliance certificates to verify purity and identity

Ensure proper temperature-controlled shipping to maintain stability; avoid common pitfalls like inadequate controlled substance labeling