Prednisone 20mg Tablets from Japan
Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid hormone used for treating inflammation, allergic reactions, and autoimmune disorders. It is put up in measured doses as 20mg tablets for retail sale, classifying it under HTS 3004.32.0060 as a medicament containing corticosteroid hormones.
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
• Obtain FDA approval and provide certificates of pharmaceutical product analysis (CoPA) for corticosteroids
• Label accurately with hormone content, dosage, and expiry to meet USP and FDA retail packing standards
• Avoid misclassification as unmixed products; verify measured doses and retail packaging