Sterile Ephedrine Hydrochloride Injection Concentrate from Japan
Sterile solution of ephedrine HCl at 50mg/mL concentration for hospital IV use in hypotension treatment. Though dissolved, classified under HTS 2939.41.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (d) allowing water solutions of pure compounds if not rendered for specific non-general use.
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
• Cold chain validation required (2-8°C) with temperature monitoring logs
• USP <797> sterile compounding standards apply even for imported bulk