Tafluprost from Japan
Tafluprost, a fluorinated prostaglandin F2α analogue, is used in glaucoma treatment with preserved formulations. Falls under HTS 2937.50.00.00 as a halogenated prostaglandin derivative per Chapter 29 notes. Primary hormonal mechanism confirmed by receptor binding studies.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document fluorine position via NMR; halogenated derivatives follow parent heading
• Preservative-free claims require manufacturing process validation
• Differentiate from unfluorinated prostaglandins via complete spectral data