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%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
• Label for pregnancy category use; provide IPTp dosing schedule
• Pitfall: antifolate interaction warnings missing
• Submit pharmacovigilance plans for endemic imports