Nighttime Sleep Aid Diphenhydramine 50mg Softgels from Japan
Softgel capsules with 50mg diphenhydramine HCl for sleep induction, but labeled with allergy relief indications affecting respiratory system. Classified in HTS 3004.90.92.69 for containing diphenhydramine salts as antihistamines primarily for respiratory/eye uses in retail doses.
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
• Differentiate labeling from pure sleep aids to maintain antihistamine classification; include allergy warnings
• Test for gelatin source compliance (bovine vs porcine) for FDA import clearance
• Monitor for dual-use claims that could trigger reclassification to CNS medicaments