Ganciclovir Bulk Powder from Japan
Ganciclovir bulk powder is an antiviral mixed for cytomegalovirus (CMV) treatment in immunocompromised patients. Not for retail sale, it qualifies under HTS 3003.90.0120 for bulk antivirals.
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
• Provide pharmacovigilance plan for antivirals with toxicity risks
• Ensure microbial limits testing; common rejection cause
• Avoid retail-like packaging to stay in bulk category