Gatifloxacin Sesquihydrate from Japan
Gatifloxacin sesquihydrate contains an 8-methoxyquinolone nitrogen-heterocyclic ring system effective against respiratory pathogens. As a chemically defined aromatic anti-infective, it properly classifies under HTS 2933.99.46.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide hydrate stoichiometry confirmation via Karl Fischer titration
• Document compliance with ICH Q3D elemental impurities guidelines
• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping below 25°C during import