Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose Monohydrate USP from Canada
Highly purified lactose monohydrate powder meeting USP standards, containing 99% or more anhydrous lactose on a dry matter basis. Used as a filler and diluent in tablet manufacturing for pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 1702.11.00.00 due to its high lactose purity in solid form.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
66.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1350%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify anhydrous lactose content via polarimeter testing to confirm 99%+ purity for classification
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing USP compliance and dry matter calculation
• Avoid quota issues by distinguishing from cane/beet sugar-derived products under Chapter 17 notes