Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg Capsules from Japan
Doxycycline treats acne, Lyme disease, and respiratory infections as a tetracycline antibiotic. It is classified under HTS 3004.90.92.15 for anti-infective capsules in measured doses.
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
• Check for FDA import alerts specific to tetracycline antibiotics
• Provide photos of retail packaging to confirm classification during customs review
• Ensure light-protective packaging as doxycycline is photosensitive to maintain efficacy