Modified Aromatic Statin Rosuvastatin Calcium from Japan
Rosuvastatin calcium is a statin drug with modified aromatic structure for cholesterol reduction. Classified under 2942.00.05.00 as aromatic drug API per Chapter 29 rules for salts. Distinguishes from cardiovascular hormones in 2937.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
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
• Calcium salt follows organic acid classification per Note 5(C)
• Provide lipid-lowering efficacy data supporting drug status
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling Chapter 38 preparations