Vitamin E Topical Cream 5% Tocopheryl Acetate from China
Moisturizing cream with 5% synthetic vitamin E for skin healing and scar reduction, in retail tubes. HTS 3004.50.30.00 covers this as a transdermal-like system with measured doses of aromatic-synthesized vitamin E for therapeutic use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% 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
• Classify as OTC drug if claims healing; otherwise supplement—check FDA monograph
• Stability data for cream emulsion required; avoid separation during transit
• Declare exact % concentration; pitfalls in cosmetic vs. medicament distinction