Diazepam USP from Japan
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative classified as a heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms, specifically an aromatic fused ring system. It acts primarily on the central nervous system as an anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant. This pharmaceutical falls under HTS 2933.99.70.00 as a drug affecting the CNS.
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
• Obtain DEA import permit for controlled substances; ensure FDA Drug Master File compliance; verify bulk API purity certificates to avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms