Erythromycin Transdermal Patch 50mg/day from Japan
Sustained-release transdermal patches delivering 50mg/day erythromycin for chronic acne, in individual retail pouches. Innovative delivery system still classified under HTS 3004.20.0020 as measured-dose antibiotic per heading description.
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
• Adhesive residue and flux rate validation; 24-hour wear data
• Patch matrix composition declaration
• Avoid PVC backing materials