Ofloxacin Anhydrous from Japan
Ofloxacin is a racemic fluoroquinolone antibiotic with a tricyclic nitrogen-heterocyclic structure acting against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Classified in HTS 2933.99.46.00 as a chemically defined aromatic anti-infective per Chapter 29 scope.
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
• Document polymorphic form (Form I preferred) and particle size distribution
• Ensure microbiological purity testing for bacterial endotoxins
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg which may trigger additional storage requirements