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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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