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Lactulose Powder Pharmaceutical

Synthetic lactulose powder laxative in solid form. Chemically pure disaccharide classifies as 'other' sugar in 1702.90.90.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+37.5%42.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.39.00Higher: 100% vs 42.6%

If dosed as medicine

Medicinal sugar laxatives become Chapter 30.

1702.11.00Lower: 26.4% vs 42.6%

If reclassified as lactose derivative

Lactulose from lactose may fit pure lactose heading.

2940.00.60Higher: 43.3% vs 42.6%

If isomerized sugar chemical

Synthetic disaccharides can be Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include pharmacopeia compliance docs

• Declare medicinal intent carefully

• Solid powder vs solution affects chapter