Carmex Classic Lip Balm from Japan
Carmex Classic Lip Balm is a medicated-style petroleum jelly in 0.25 oz squeeze tubes for retail sale. Its petrolatum base moisturizes lips, qualifying under HTS 3304.99.10.00 for retail petroleum jelly skin care.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for petrolatum purity >95% to defend against 'other' reclassification
• Retail packs must have prominent net wt. and manufacturer details