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Calamine Lotion USP

Shake lotion containing calamine, zinc oxide, and phenol for soothing itchy, irritated skin from poison ivy or sunburn. Formulated as mixed product in measured retail bottles. Dermatological agent under HTS 3004.90.92.51.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+100.0%100%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+100.0%100%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+100.0%100%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2825.90Lower: 16.2% vs 100%

If bulk zinc oxide/calamine powder

Antimony oxides and similar inorganic chemicals in Chapter 28.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 100%

If unmixed simple preparations

Unmixed medicaments in forms for retail shift to heading 3003.

3304.99.50.00Lower: 37.5% vs 100%

If marketed as general skin protectant lotion

Non-therapeutic skin care preparations classified by use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• USP compliance certificate required; phenol concentration <0.5%

• Sedimentation testing for stability during ocean freight

• Avoid 'suspension' misnomer—declare as lotion