Famotidine Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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'