Famotidine Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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'