Ibuprofen USP Powder from Japan
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) classified under HTS 2933.99.55.90 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound primarily affecting the central nervous system as an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agent. It contains a nitrogen hetero-atom in its propionic acid derivative structure.
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
• Obtain FDA Drug Master File and ensure USP certification for pharmaceutical grade imports
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifying purity >98% and absence of controlled substances
• Declare as bulk API, not finished dosage form, to avoid Chapter 30 classification