Pravastatin Sodium from China
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 — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) 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
• 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)