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%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
• 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