Maalox Advanced Regular Strength Liquid Antacid from Japan
Maalox Advanced liquid antacid with aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone neutralizes acid and relieves gas pressure. Packaged for retail in measured doses, under HTS 3004.90.92.53.
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
• Refrigeration requirements during shipping; include cold chain documentation
• pH testing certificates essential for liquid antacids
• Distinct from prescription versions; declare OTC status clearly