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Pharmaceutical Karaya Gum from Japan

High-purity karaya gum from Sterculia urens for use in bulk laxatives and tablets, under HTS 1301.90.91.40 as raw karaya. Not yet formulated into medicaments.

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

Provide USP/NF monograph compliance docs for pharma entry

Separate from finished drugs to avoid Chapter 30 duties

Monitor for microbial limits per pharmacopeia standards