Alpha Lactose Monohydrate EP Grade from Japan
European Pharmacopoeia (EP) compliant alpha lactose monohydrate powder with ≥99% anhydrous lactose dry matter content. Essential excipient for European-sourced pharmaceuticals. Classified in HTS 1702.11.00.00 for pure lactose solids.
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 EP certificate and HPLC analysis confirming anhydrous purity
• Declare as industrial intermediate to bypass retail sugar quota limits
• Comply with EU-US equivalence for pharmacopeial standards