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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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