Human Rotavirus Vaccine from Japan
A live attenuated oral vaccine containing reassortant rotaviruses for active immunization against rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants. Classified under HTS 3002.49.0050 as it is a vaccine for human use, other than those specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 3002. It is prepared for prophylactic purposes via biotechnological processes.
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA import permit and biologics license; maintain cold chain documentation throughout transit to preserve efficacy
• Declare exact strain and dosage form; provide lot release certificates from manufacturer to avoid holds