Ibuprofen USP from Japan
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) classified under HTS 2933.99.55 as an analgesic, antipyretic, and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agent. It features an aromatic heterocyclic structure with nitrogen hetero-atoms, fitting the chapter's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds primarily affecting the central nervous system.
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 FDA Drug Master File and Certificate of Analysis confirming USP purity and heterocyclic structure
• Ensure DEA registration if bulk API exceeds exempt quantities; verify nonhormonal status via COA
• Avoid misclassification as generic 'organic chemicals' by documenting CNS-affecting analgesic use