Pharma-Grade Corn Starch USP from Japan
High-purity corn starch meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. Still classified as unmodified starch in HTS 1108.12.00.90, not pharmaceutical products.
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
• Include USP/EP certificates of analysis confirming pharmacopeia compliance
• Maintain cold chain if required for microbial stability during shipping
• Separate from food starch shipments to avoid cross-contamination claims