Desloratadine from Japan
Desloratadine, an active metabolite of loratadine, is a potent H1-receptor antagonist with tricyclic nitrogen-heterocyclic structure. As an aromatic antihistamine drug, it falls under HTS 2933.99.26.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Ensure batch-specific CoA and HPLC chromatograms for purity verification
• Declare intended pharmaceutical use to distinguish from research chemicals
• Comply with DEA precursor chemical regulations if applicable