Aromatic Vitamin A Retinol Capsules from Japan
Capsules containing retinol (Vitamin A) synthesized from aromatic precursors for vision health and immune prophylaxis, put up in 10,000 IU measured doses for retail sale. HTS 3004.50.40.00 applies to these synthetic, single-active therapeutic vitamins. Excludes veterinary or bulk forms.
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
• Include lab reports proving aromatic modification to avoid misclassification as natural vitamins
• Comply with USP monograph standards for potency to pass customs quality checks
• Avoid overages exceeding 150% in labeling, as it triggers scrutiny for stability claims