Cetirizine Hydrochloride from China
Cetirizine hydrochloride is a second-generation antihistamine used primarily for treating allergic rhinitis and urticaria. It features a piperazine heterocyclic ring with nitrogen hetero-atoms and an aromatic structure, classifying it under HTS 2933.99.26.00 as an aromatic antihistamine drug.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require FDA approval and Drug Master File (DMF) submission for active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Ensure Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifies purity >99% and absence of impurities
• Avoid misclassification as non-drug intermediates by providing clinical use documentation