Ergometrine Maleate from Japan

Ergometrine maleate (ergonovine maleate) is an ergot alkaloid derivative used to control postpartum hemorrhage. It falls under HTS 2939.69.00.00 as a salt of rye ergot alkaloids, consistent with chapter note (C)(1) for organic compound salts. Primarily imported for bulk pharmaceutical 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)

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Import Tips

• FDA prior notice required; include pharmacopoeia compliance certificate

• Declare exact salt form to avoid reclassification as base compound