Oxytocin Synthetic from Japan
Synthetic oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone amino-acid derivative used primarily for labor induction and postpartum hemorrhage control. Classified in HTS 2937.90.4500 as an 'other' chain-modified polypeptide hormone derivative fitting Chapter 29 criteria.
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide structural analogue certification to confirm classification as chain-modified hormone derivative
• Limit added stabilizers to those necessary for safety/transport per Chapter 29 note (f)
• Avoid packaging that suggests retail sale, which could trigger Chapter 30 reclassification