Tolmetin Sodium Dihydrate from Japan
Tolmetin sodium dihydrate is the dihydrate salt form of tolmetin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used primarily as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent affecting the central nervous system. It falls under HTS 2933.99.5510 as a chemically defined aromatic heterocyclic compound classified specifically as tolmetin for pharmaceutical use. This bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient is imported for formulation into tablets or capsules.
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
• Obtain FDA Drug Master File and ensure DMF compliance for API imports; verify COA matches pharmacopeial standards (USP/EP); avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms under Chapter 30