Famotidine Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient from Germany
Famotidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist, features a thiazole-imidazolyl nitrogen heterocyclic structure qualifying for HTS 2933.99.90.00. Imported as bulk drug substance for acid reflux medications like Pepcid.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include polymorph Form A certificate to match FDA reference
• Validate impurity profile per ICH Q3A guidelines
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to prevent degradation