Levothyroxine Sodium Tirosint Capsules 13 mcg from Japan
Gelatin capsule form (Tirosint generic) with 13 mcg levothyroxine sodium, liquid-filled for better absorption in retail packs. HTS 3004.39.0030 covers this hormone capsule dosage form.
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
• Test for capsule shell integrity and hormone stability in transit
• Declare as 'softgel capsules' to distinguish from tablets
• FDA may require additional excipient safety data for gel form