Fluphenazine Decanoate from Japan
Fluphenazine decanoate is a long-acting injectable ester of fluphenazine, a piperazine phenothiazine used for maintenance therapy in schizophrenia. HTS 2934.30.23.00 applies due to its psychotherapeutic classification and phenothiazine structure. Imported as sterile oil solution or powder for depot injections.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide pyrogen test results (<0.25 EU/mg) for injectable formulations
• Document ester hydrolysis stability under accelerated conditions per ICH Q1A
• Ship in temperature-controlled containers (2-8°C) to maintain depot suspension properties