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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for petrolatum purity >95% to defend against 'other' reclassification
• Retail packs must have prominent net wt. and manufacturer details