Vicks VapoRub Petroleum Jelly from Japan
Vicks VapoRub in petroleum jelly base is packaged in 1.76 oz jars for retail sale. While scented for cough relief, its primary petrolatum composition fits HTS 3304.99.10.00 as retail skin care petroleum jelly.
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
• FDA cosmetic declaration required; avoid therapeutic claims to stay out of drug category
• Include full ingredient disclosure on retail labels per 21 CFR 701.3