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%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
• 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