Repatriated Acetaminophen 500mg Caplets from Japan
US-produced acetaminophen caplets shipped abroad for regulatory compliance testing, returned within 3-year window without alteration. As Chapter 30 pharmaceutical preparations, qualifies under 9801.00.10.28 for duty-free entry when US origin and unchanged condition proven.
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
• Obtain foreign customs export stamps verifying no processing occurred during stay abroad,Maintain chain-of-custody records from US export through foreign storage to reimport,Beware of minor label changes which CBP may view as condition improvement