Rectified Ethanol 92% for Pharmaceutical Extraction from Japan
High-purity rectified undenatured ethyl alcohol at 92% ABV for extracting active ingredients in herbal pharmaceuticals and tinctures. Falls under 2207.10.60 due to nonbeverage medicinal solvent application with strength over 80% vol.
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
• FDA prior notice and drug establishment registration often required alongside CBP end-use certification
• Test and certify ABV at 20°C; duty proportional to proof—underdeclaration risks penalties