Ebastine from Japan
Ebastine, a piperidine-based H1-antihistamine, contains nitrogen hetero-atoms in its heterocyclic aromatic framework. Imported primarily as API for allergy treatment 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
• Include residual solvent analysis per ICH Q3C limits
• Declare crystal form (anhydrous vs hydrate) accurately
• Obtain prior notice via FDA PNSI system for API shipments