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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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