Hydrocodone Bitartrate from Japan
Hydrocodone bitartrate is the bitartrate salt form of hydrocodone, a semi-synthetic opioid antitussive and analgesic derived from codeine. Falls under HTS 2939.11.00.00 per explicit INN listing and Chapter 29 salt classification rules. Used primarily in cough syrups and pain combinations.
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
• Include quantitative composition certificate verifying bitartrate salt form and hydrate status
• Pre-clear with state pharmacy boards if final repackaging occurs domestically
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'codeine derivative' - specify hydrocodone INN