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Clindamycin Phosphate 1% Topical Gel from China

Topical gel containing 1% clindamycin phosphate for treating acne vulgaris by inhibiting bacterial growth on the skin. This retail-packaged product is classified in HTS 3004.20.00.55 due to its clindamycin salt content in measured doses.

Duty Rate — China → United States

100%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label with full ingredient disclosure and acne treatment claims per FDA OTC or Rx rules

• Test for microbial contamination common in topical imports; include lab certificates

• Avoid retail packaging that mimics cosmetics to prevent misclassification