Interferon Beta-1a Injection for Multiple Sclerosis from Japan
Prefilled syringes of recombinant interferon beta-1a, an immunological protein for modulating immune response in MS patients, packaged in retail-ready measured doses. Falls under HTS 3002.15.00.91 per chapter notes defining immunological products as proteins like interferons in retail forms.
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 Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming potency and sterility; FDA biologics license required
• Avoid common pitfall of heat exposure—use validated shippers with real-time monitoring
• Label as 'immunological product' explicitly to match HTS description and prevent reclassification