Erythromycin + Clindamycin Dual Antibiotic Gel 1%/1% from Japan
Topical gel combining 1% erythromycin with 1% clindamycin for acne vulgaris, pump dispenser measured doses for retail. Erythromycin combination product under HTS 3004.20.0020 despite dual antibiotic nature.
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
• pH 4.5-6.5 range required; non-comedogenic testing
• Pump actuator compatibility
• Alcohol-free preferred