Pravastatin Sodium from Canada
Pravastatin sodium, a hydrophilic HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, lowers LDL cholesterol in cardiovascular disease prevention. Its complex nitrogen-heterocyclic structure qualifies under HTS 2933.99.53.00 as a cardiovascular drug. Sodium salt form imported as spray-dried amorphous powder.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% 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
• Amorphous >95% required - include DSC thermogram in COA
• Hygroscopic - 2-8°C storage, <40% RH shipping conditions
• Open ring lactone form limited to <0.2% (inactive impurity)