Theophylline from China
Theophylline is a methylxanthine bronchodilator drug containing fused purine heterocyclic rings, used for asthma treatment. Falls under HTS 2934.99.4700 as a 'drug' heterocyclic compound per its pharmaceutical application and chemical definition. Excluded from earlier alkaloid headings due to specific drug status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% 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 stability data for shipping conditions; FDA prior notice required; avoid bulk packaging over 25kg to prevent intermediate classification