Penicillin V Potassium 500mg Tablets from Japan
Penicillin V potassium is an oral penicillin antibiotic for streptococcal infections, packaged in 500mg scored tablets for retail therapeutic use. It qualifies under HTS 3004.10.50.75 due to its penicillanic acid structure and measured dosing, distinct from injectables or bulk forms. This covers other penicillins not specified elsewhere.
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 bioequivalence data if generic; CBP often requires proof of equivalence to US-listed drugs
• Document retail packing (blister packs <100 units) to differentiate from bulk under 2941