Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo from Japan
A coal tar-based therapeutic shampoo for psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis scalp relief. HTS 3305.10.00.00 covers it as a shampoo despite therapeutic elements, when marketed for hair use in retail form. Not classified as a drug if cosmetic claims dominate.
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
• Submit drug/cosmetic determination letter from FDA if therapeutic claims risk reclassification
• Declare coal tar content precisely, as it affects environmental handling requirements
• Ship in original retail packs to prevent bulk drug prep misclassification