Zaleplon from China

Zaleplon, a pyrazolopyrimidine hypnotic, contains fused five- and six-membered nitrogen heterocyclic rings with sedative CNS effects. Classified under HTS 2933.99.65.00 as modified aromatic drug for sleep induction. Ultra-short acting non-benzodiazepine API.

Duty Rate — China → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Schedule IV; file DEA 333 form for each shipment regardless of quantity

Include FT-IR spectrum confirming characteristic pyrazole ring vibrations

Segregate from benzodiazepines during storage to prevent cross-contamination