Ephedrine Sulfate Injection 50mg/5mL Vial from Japan
Sterile injectable solution of 50mg ephedrine sulfate per 5mL vial for IV/IM administration in surgical hypotension. Though excluding heading 3006 per hierarchy, classified under 3004.41.00.00 as measured dose ephedrine medicament.
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)
Import Tips
• Include sterility assurance documentation; single-use vials must show measured dosing
• Comply with USP <797> compounding standards if repackaged; original pharma packaging preferred
• Cold chain validation critical; temperature excursions can trigger waste pharma classification