Erlotinib Hydrochloride from Japan
Erlotinib hydrochloride is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor used in non-small cell lung cancer treatment. As a quinazoline derivative (aromatic heterocycle with nitrogen), it qualifies under HTS 2933.99.75.00 for aromatic heterocyclic drugs.
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 FDA IND/ANDA documentation and stability data for API import
• Verify polymorphic form and particle size specifications match DMF
• Label shipments clearly as 'Bulk Drug Substance - Rx Only' to prevent retail misclassification