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%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
• FDA prior notice required; include pharmacopoeia compliance certificate
• Declare exact salt form to avoid reclassification as base compound