Fexofenadine Hydrochloride from Japan
Fexofenadine hydrochloride, a carboxylic acid derivative antihistamine, contains piperidine and aromatic rings with nitrogen hetero-atoms. It is imported as the active ingredient for allergy medications under HTS 2933.99.26.00.
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
• Submit Type II DMF to FDA prior to importation for bulk APIs
• Verify chiral purity if enantiomer-specific to avoid racemic mixture issues
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain API stability