Metronidazole 500mg Tablets from Japan
Metronidazole treats anaerobic bacterial infections, trichomoniasis, and bacterial vaginosis. 500mg oval tablets in patient-ready packs classify under HTS 3004.20.00.83 as antibiotic in measured doses.
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
• Declare alcohol disulfiram reaction warning; critical for retail labeling
• NITROSAMINE impurity testing certificates mandatory post-FDA alerts
• Avoid classifying as antiparasitic only, as it covers bacteria too