Pentostatin from Japan
Pentostatin is a purine nucleoside analog with adenosine deaminase inhibitory activity used for hairy cell leukemia. Its bicyclic aromatic heterocyclic structure classifies it as a drug under HTS 2934.99.30.00.
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
• Document extreme potency requiring nanogram dosing precision in specifications
• Provide Class 2 solvent limits verification for manufacturing process
• Include cold chain requirements (2-8°C) throughout import logistics chain