Chlorthalidone 25mg Tablets from Japan
Chlorthalidone is a long-acting thiazide-like diuretic used primarily for hypertension management by reducing blood volume. It meets HTS 3004.90.92.63 criteria as a diuretic affecting electrolytic and water balance, put up in measured doses for retail sale. Extended-release formulation in patient packs.
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
• Provide comparative dissolution profiles for generic chlorthalidone import approval
• Label with photosensitivity warnings mandatory for thiazide imports
• Ensure retail packing prevents reclassification as industrial chemical quantities