Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose Monohydrate USP from China
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 — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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