Potassium Chloride Effervescent Tablets from Japan
Effervescent tablets containing potassium chloride that dissolve in water to form an oral solution for rapid electrolyte replacement in hypokalemic patients. This product is under HTS 3004.90.92.65 as it primarily regulates caloric and water balance through potassium supplementation in measured retail doses. The fizzing action aids absorption for therapeutic efficacy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for effervescent reaction compliance with USP standards; include dissolution profile certificates
• Label clearly as 'prescription only' to distinguish from OTC supplements and maintain Chapter 30 status