Refined Lanolin USP Grade from Japan
Refined lanolin derived from wool grease, meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical and cosmetic use. It is a fatty substance obtained from sheep wool washing processes and purified for topical applications like creams and ointments. Classified under HTS 1505.00.90.00 as a fatty substance derived from wool grease, excluding mere denatured forms.
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
• Verify purity certificates and USP compliance documentation to avoid reclassification as crude wool grease
• Ensure supplier provides origin certificates, as wool grease derivatives may face country-specific restrictions
• Label shipments clearly as 'refined lanolin' to prevent customs confusion with animal fats in Chapter 15