Bulk Pentamidine Isethionate Powder from Japan
Pentamidine isethionate, an aromatic diamidine antiprotozoal for Pneumocystis pneumonia and leishmaniasis. Bulk lyophilized powder mixed with buffers, not retail, classifies in HTS 3003.90.0160.
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
• Include aerosol vs IV differentiation in import docs
• DEA watch-list compliance for antiparasitic imports
• Bulk-only labeling prevents retail misclassification