Mefenamic Acid from Japan
Mefenamic acid is an anthranilic acid derivative with sulfonamide-related structure used as NSAID for dysmenorrhea and arthritis. Though primarily carboxylic acid, its sulfonamide characteristics place it under HTS 2935.90.95.00 as 'Other' sulfonamides.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm sulfonamide moiety via FTIR; carboxylic acid function secondary
• Pain management API; monitor DEA precursor chemical list
• Light-sensitive; amber packaging documentation prevents degradation claims