Chemically Pure Lactose Powder from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade lactose in solid crystalline form, used as a filler in tablet manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1702.90.90 as chemically pure lactose, a sugar in solid form not derived from cane or beet, distinct from raw sugars in 1701. Meets the 'other' category for sugars beyond basic cane/beet types.
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
• Verify chemical purity certificate to confirm classification outside quota-restricted cane/beet sugars
• Include lab analysis showing solid form and fructose content under 50% if blended
• Avoid misclassification as food additive under 2106 by proving industrial/pharma use