Econazole Nitrate 1% Cream from China
Econazole cream treats tinea infections with 1% active imidazole in 15g measured tubes for prescription retail sale. Meets HTS 3004.90.92.08 as topical unmixed antifungal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% 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
• Demonstrate dermatopharmacokinetic profile for topical absorption
• Multi-dose container preservative efficacy testing required
• Rx-only status prevents OTC reclassification