Ketoprofen 50mg Gelcaps from Japan
NSAID ketoprofen gelcaps (50mg) for menstrual cramps, headaches, and inflammatory pain relief. Classified HTS 3004.90.92.36 as nonhormonal analgesic primarily targeting central nervous system pathways 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
• Photostability testing required due to light-sensitive compound
• Include data on gastric tolerability vs ibuprofen equivalents
• Avoid transdermal patch classification confusion