Dronedarone Hydrochloride from Japan
Dronedarone hydrochloride, multichannel blocker for atrial fibrillation, has complex nitrogen-heterocyclic structure. Classifies under HTS 2933.99.53.00 as antiarrhythmic cardiovascular drug. Hydrochloride salt imported as Form II crystals.
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
• Form II crystalline - Form I less stable for tableting
• Hepatotoxicity risk - include ALT/AST elevation clinical data
• Multi-channel activity - full electrophysiology profile needed