Amoxicillin 400mg/5mL Oral Suspension from Japan
This is a measured-dose antibiotic powder for reconstitution into an oral suspension containing amoxicillin, a penicillin derivative with a penicillanic acid structure, used to treat bacterial infections like ear infections or pneumonia in children. It falls under HTS 3004.10.50.55 as a mixed product for therapeutic use, put up for retail sale specifically formulated for oral suspension.
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
• Verify FDA approval and NDC labeling for reconstituted suspensions; ensure stability data for powder form during shipping
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as unmixed product