Lorazepam API from Japan
Active pharmaceutical ingredient lorazepam, a short-acting benzodiazepine for anxiety treatment. This pure heterocyclic nitrogen compound is specifically named in HTS 2933.91.0050. Imported for compounding into tablets and injectables.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
• Include pharmacopeial certificate (USP/EP) and stability data for customs validation
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain integrity of light-sensitive compound