Famotidine Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Famotidine API contains a thiazole ring in its aromatic structure, qualifying for HTS 2934.10.10.00 per section VI note 3. This H2-receptor antagonist is used in manufacturing acid reflux medications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3003.39Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If imported as formulated bulk tablets >1g per package

Medicaments in bulk dosage form exceed chemical classification

2934.20.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 31.5%

If emphasizing sulfadiazine thiazole structure

Alternative thiazole subheading based on structural priority

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit ANDA or DMF documentation; ensure 99.0%+ purity with chiral HPLC certificate

Comply with FDA cGMP requirements for API importers; maintain 2-year retention samples

Label containers 'For Further Manufacturing Use Only - Not for Direct Human Consumption'

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