Tolmetin Sodium Powder USP from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade tolmetin sodium powder meeting USP standards, used as the active ingredient in prescription anti-inflammatory medications for arthritis pain relief. Classified under HTS 2933.99.5510 due to its specific identification as tolmetin, an aromatic heterocyclic NSAID primarily affecting the central nervous system as an analgesic. Imported in bulk for compounding into oral dosage forms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
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
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include Certificate of Analysis confirming >99% purity and USP compliance; register with FDA as bulk drug substance; watch for stability data requirements during customs clearance