Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine Tablets from Japan
Fansidar tablets combining sulfadoxine 500mg and pyrimethamine 25mg, both note 2 antimalarials, for intermittent preventive treatment. Measured doses in retail packs under HTS 3004.60.00.00. Used in pregnancy for placental malaria protection.
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
• Label for pregnancy category use; provide IPTp dosing schedule
• Pitfall: antifolate interaction warnings missing
• Submit pharmacovigilance plans for endemic imports