Pharma-Grade Anhydrous Milkfat from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade anhydrous milk fat at 99.9% purity, used as an excipient in tablet coatings and suppositories. It meets HTS 0405.90.20.20 criteria as pure milk-derived anhydrous fat without non-milk additives, per chapter notes excluding modified products. Ideal for hypoallergenic drug formulations.
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
• Apply for USDA quota license early; pharma use may qualify for exceptions but documentation is critical
• Provide USP/EP certificates confirming anhydrous milkfat specs to CBP for classification