Famotidine from China
Famotidine, an H2-receptor antagonist for acid reduction, contains a thiazole ring linked to guanidine functionality. Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient classifies under HTS 2934.10.90.00 due to predominant unfused thiazole heterocyclic structure. Used in medications like Pepcid.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA Drug Master File (DMF) reference number on import documentation
• Provide polymorphic form analysis if patent-protected crystal structure required
• Ensure GMP certificate from manufacturing site for pharmaceutical grade verification