Erythromycin Estolate Capsules 250mg from Japan
Acid-stable erythromycin estolate 250mg capsules for chronic bronchitis therapy, in blister packs for retail. Specific prodrug form of erythromycin qualifies under HTS 3004.20.0020 antibiotic heading.
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
• Estolate-specific hepatotoxicity warnings required
• Bioequivalence to ethylsuccinate
• Avoid pregnancy category labeling issues