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%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
• 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