Loratadine from Japan
Loratadine is a tricyclic antihistamine with nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings, used for allergy relief without causing drowsiness. Its aromatic modified structure qualifies it as an antihistamine drug 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
• Provide pharmacopeial compliance certificates (USP/EP) for quality assurance
• Declare exact polymorphic form to prevent reclassification disputes
• Include stability data for transport conditions to avoid degradation claims