Modified Aromatic Proton Pump Inhibitor Omeprazole from China
Omeprazole is a benzimidazole derivative with modified aromatic structure used for acid reflux treatment. Classified in HTS 2942.00.05.00 as an aromatic drug API meeting Chapter 29 chemical definition. Excluded from dyes/colorants per Chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Confirm benzimidazole modification doesn't qualify for earlier 2933 heading
• Include light-sensitive packaging documentation per stability requirements
• Ensure no hormone activity to avoid 2937 classification conflicts