Diclofenac Sodium from Japan
Diclofenac sodium, an NSAID for pain and inflammation, is classified under HTS 2933.99.55 as its organic base is a nitrogen-heterocyclic aromatic compound. The salt form follows the base per chapter note on inorganic salts.
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
• Provide salt equivalence calculations and base structure confirmation for salt classification rule
• Ensure GMP certification and bioequivalence data for FDA prior notice