Thioridazine Hydrochloride from Japan
Thioridazine hydrochloride is a piperidine phenothiazine antipsychotic used for schizophrenia treatment, noted for its tranquilizing effects. It qualifies for HTS 2934.30.23.00 as a psychotherapeutic agent with the required phenothiazine ring-system. Imported as high-purity API for tablet and oral solution production.
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
• Confirm batch-specific HPLC chromatograms showing absence of related substances above 0.5%
• Register as bulk drug substance with FDA and maintain DMF confidentiality for competitive advantage
• Label shipments clearly as 'Rx Only - Bulk Pharmaceutical Chemical' to prevent retail misclassification