Cetirizine Hydrochloride from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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