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Erythromycin Eye Ointment 0.5% 3.5g Tube from Japan

Ophthalmic ointment containing 0.5% erythromycin for neonatal conjunctivitis prophylaxis, sterile single-use measured doses. Fits HTS 3004.20.0020 as pure erythromycin antibiotic in retail ophthalmic form.

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

Ophthalmic sterility (USP <71>) and preservative efficacy testing mandatory

Pediatric use labeling required

Short shelf life demands rapid clearance