Zolpidem Tartrate from Japan
Zolpidem, an imidazopyridine hypnotic, features a bicyclic nitrogen-heterocyclic structure modified with aromatic rings. Classified in HTS 2933.99.65.00 as a sedative primarily affecting CNS via GABA receptor modulation. Imported as tartrate salt API for immediate-release tablets.
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
• Include counterion analysis certificate confirming tartrate salt formation per Chapter Note 5(C)
• Schedule IV reporting via DEA's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system
• Avoid retail packaging which triggers Chapter 30 medicaments classification