Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablets 250mg from Japan
Lariam-equivalent mefloquine HCl 250mg tablets, synthetic 4-quinoline methanol antimalarial listed in note 2, for weekly prophylaxis. Retail blister packs in measured doses per HTS 3004.60.00.00. Not recommended for neuropsychiatric risks.
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 neuropsychiatric contraindication leaflets; ensure weekly dosing instructions clear
• Common pitfall: vertigo side-effect underreporting in filings
• Comply with FAA pilot restrictions notices