Levemir FlexTouch Insulin Pen from Japan
Levemir FlexTouch delivers insulin detemir, a long-acting basal insulin analog for diabetes glycemic control. Each 3mL cartridge (100 units/mL) in the pen allows precise measured dosing for retail patient use. Classified in 3004.31.00.00 as insulin hormone medicament in measured retail form.
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
• Biosimilar insulins need additional FDA abbreviated new drug application data for import
• Declare pen mechanism separately if reusable; only disposable pre-filled units stay in 3004
• Cold chain validation critical—thermal mapping data prevents 'adulterated' FDA holds