Levothyroxine Sodium USP Powder from Japan
Levothyroxine sodium USP is the sodium salt of l-thyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone used primarily for treating hypothyroidism. It falls under HTS 2937.90.4000 as an amino-acid derivative hormone, specifically l-thyroxine sodium, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds used as hormones.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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
• Ensure USP certification and FDA compliance; provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) documenting purity >98% and l-thyroxine sodium identity
• Include full chemical documentation proving it meets Chapter 29 hormone definition; avoid misclassification as general amino acid
• Verify proper cold chain logistics if required; common pitfall is improper stability testing for transport