Nicardipine Hydrochloride from Japan
Nicardipine hydrochloride, a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist, treats acute hypertension and angina. As a nitrogen-heterocyclic aromatic compound, it qualifies under HTS 2933.99.53.00 for cardiovascular drug imports. Bulk API typically in crystalline powder form.
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
• Specify hydration state (anhydrous vs monohydrate) - affects solubility and classification stability
• Include chiral purity documentation (>99% S-enantiomer) for FDA ANDA submissions