Azithromycin 250mg Tablets from Japan
Azithromycin tablets treat a range of bacterial infections including pneumonia and sexually transmitted infections. Classified under HTS 3004.90.92.15 as an anti-infective in measured doses for retail sale.
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
• Obtain prior FDA import alert clearance for antibiotics to prevent automatic detention
• Provide proof of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from the manufacturing facility
• Ensure tamper-evident packaging for retail compliance and avoid common misclassification as bulk drugs