Humulin R U-500 KwikPen from Japan
Humulin R U-500 is concentrated regular insulin (500 units/mL) in KwikPens for severe insulin-resistant diabetes patients. The 3mL pen delivers measured high doses for retail therapeutic use. Classified under 3004.31.00.00 as potent insulin medicament.
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
• U-500 requires special potency certificates and patient education materials
• Higher risk classification demands enhanced pharmacovigilance documentation
• Volume correction factors must accompany technical files