Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose Monohydrate USP from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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