Amoxicillin 500mg Capsules from Japan
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the penicillin class used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infections. This product consists of amoxicillin trihydrate put up in measured doses of 500mg capsules for retail sale, classified under HTS 3004.20.00.83 as a single-ingredient antibiotic in dosage form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify antibiotic potency and purity certificates from FDA-approved manufacturers to ensure compliance with US pharmacopeia standards
• Include batch certificates and stability data in documentation; antibiotics are temperature-sensitive during shipping
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling of expiration dates, which can lead to FDA detention