Ibuprofen 200mg Caplets from Japan
Over-the-counter ibuprofen caplets in 200mg measured doses for pain relief, fever reduction, and inflammation control. Classified under HTS 3004.90.92.36 as an unmixed analgesic, antipyretic, and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agent primarily affecting the central nervous system, put up 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
• Verify exact active ingredient concentration and ensure labeling complies with FDA monograph for OTC analgesics
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) proving purity >99% and absence of banned substances
• Avoid misclassification as bulk powder; must be in measured doses for retail