Clindamycin Phosphate 1% Topical Gel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) 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