Valacyclovir 500mg Tablets from Japan
Valacyclovir treats herpes zoster and genital herpes as an antiviral anti-infective. Prodrug tablets in measured doses classify under HTS 3004.90.92.15.
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
• Refrigerated shipping validation for antiviral stability
• Prodrug conversion efficiency documentation
• Patient starter packs qualify as retail forms