Cefepime 2g Single-Dose Vial for IV Infusion from Japan
A 2-gram vial of cefepime hydrochloride powder for reconstitution into solution, used intravenously for severe infections like pneumonia or sepsis. Classified under HTS 3004.20.00.71 due to its specific cefepime salt content in measured doses for retail sale to healthcare providers. It consists of unmixed antibiotic product in sterile packaging.
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
• Declare exact dosage and salt form on commercial invoice to match HTS 3004.20.00.71 specifications and prevent reclassification
• Comply with USP standards for sterility testing; include batch certificates to mitigate quarantine risks
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete DEA scheduling info, even though cefepime is non-controlled