Acyclovir 5% Topical Cream from Japan
5% acyclovir cream in 5g tubes for topical treatment of herpes labialis (cold sores). This anti-infective antiviral is put up in measured doses for retail sale, qualifying for HTS 3004.90.92.03 specifically due to acyclovir content. Applied directly to skin lesions to inhibit viral replication.
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
• Ensure OTC or Rx status matches labeling; common issue is misdeclared as cosmetic under Chapter 33
• Provide microbial testing certificates for creams to avoid contamination holds
• Use accurate HS description including 'containing acyclovir' for correct duty assessment