Levofloxacin Hemihydrate from Japan
Levofloxacin hemihydrate is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic featuring a bicyclic nitrogen-heterocyclic structure with carboxylic acid functionality. Classified under HTS 2933.99.46.00 as an aromatic anti-infective drug per Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include stereochemical purity documentation (S-enantiomer >98%)
• Verify compliance with USP/EP monographs for hydrate content
• Ensure proper DEA scheduling documentation if applicable