Ergotamine Tartrate Powder from Japan
Ergotamine tartrate is the most common salt form of ergotamine, a rye ergot alkaloid used primarily in pharmaceutical applications for migraine treatment. This pure chemical compound falls under HTS 2939.62.00.00 as it is specifically ergotamine and its salts, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds. It is typically imported as a bulk powder for further formulation into medications.
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
Import Tips
• Verify DEA registration and narcotic import permit as ergotamine tartrate is a controlled substance; ensure COA confirms purity >98% and proper ICH Q7 GMP compliance; avoid misclassification by confirming it's not a finished dosage form