Estradiol Valerate from Japan
Estradiol valerate is a synthetic ester of the natural estrogen hormone estradiol, used primarily in hormone replacement therapy and contraception. It falls under HTS 2937.23.50 as a steroidal estrogen derivative and structural analogue used primarily as a hormone. This classification applies to its chemically defined organic structure per Chapter 29 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File for pharmaceutical imports; ensure Certificate of Analysis verifies purity >99% to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'for further manufacturing' if not finished dosage form to prevent retail restrictions