Fortaz Ceftazidime 1g IV Powder from Japan
Brand-name Fortaz ceftazidime 1g lyophilized powder for IV infusion, treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. HTS 3004.20.00.72 applies as it contains ceftazidime salts in measured doses put up for retail sale to pharmacies. Includes sodium carbonate buffer as mixed product.
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
• Provide trademark authorization if branded; include patent status for generics
• Ensure sterile packaging integrity with tamper-evident seals for CBP inspection
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'other antibiotics' to prevent reclassification penalties