Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Tube from Japan
Topical hydrocortisone cream treats skin conditions like eczema and rashes by reducing inflammation. As a retail-packed corticosteroid derivative in measured doses, it qualifies for HTS 3004.32.00.
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
• Ensure OTC vs prescription labeling matches FDA monograph requirements
• Test for potency uniformity in measured doses per USP standards
• Declare exact concentration to prevent reclassification as cosmetic