Vancocin 500mg Oral Capsules from Japan
Vancocin brand oral capsules (500mg vancomycin per capsule) are used for treating Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in measured doses for retail sale. Classified under HTS 3004.20.00.80 due to containing vancomycin salts in forms suitable for patient self-administration. This excludes mixtures or products under other chapter headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include proof of bioequivalence if generic; label clearly with 'for oral use only' to distinguish from IV forms
• Comply with USP <81> antibiotic release testing; declare exact vancomycin HCl content per dose
• Watch for temperature-controlled shipping requirements during import to maintain stability