Lorazepam Powder from Japan
Lorazepam is a 1,4-benzodiazepine used for anxiety disorders and sedation, featuring a fused heterocyclic nitrogen ring system. As a bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient primarily affecting the CNS, it qualifies under this HTS subheading for aromatic CNS drugs. Imported typically for pharmaceutical formulation.
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
• Include Schedule IV controlled substance documentation; ensure 99%+ purity certification; avoid retail packaging to prevent Chapter 30 reclassification