Diazepam (Valium) from Japan
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative classified as a sedative and hypnotic, featuring a fused benzene and diazepine ring system with nitrogen hetero-atoms. It falls under HTS 2933.99.65.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound primarily used for its central nervous system effects as an anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and sedative. This pure chemical form is imported for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Require DEA registration and import permits for controlled substances; ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 1308 schedules
• Provide FDA Drug Master File (DMF) and Certificate of Analysis verifying purity >99% for API imports
• Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms which fall under Chapter 30; import only bulk powder