Droperidol Base for Synthesis from Japan
Droperidol free base in pharmaceutical synthesis grade is the unsalified form of this antipsychotic tranquilizer, classified under HTS 2933.99.5800. As a chemically defined aromatic heterocyclic with nitrogen hetero-atoms primarily affecting the CNS, it matches the specific droperidol provision regardless of salt form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
• Declare intended synthetic use on commercial invoice to justify API classification
• Provide HPLC chromatograms showing absence of lactate or hydrochloride impurities
• Comply with TSCA notification if used in US R&D exceeding 10,000 lbs/year