Vitamin E 400 IU Softgels from Japan
Softgel capsules containing 400 IU of synthetic vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate), put up in measured doses for retail sale. Classified under HTS 3004.50.30.00 as a medicament containing vitamin E synthesized from aromatic industrial organic compounds for therapeutic uses like antioxidant support and immune health.
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
• Verify certificate of analysis confirming synthetic vitamin E from aromatic compounds to avoid reclassification
• Ensure retail packaging with measured doses and therapeutic claims; include FDA import alerts documentation
• Label potency accurately (e.g
• IU/mg) to comply with DSHEA; watch for common pitfalls like undeclared fillers