USP White Mineral Oil from Japan

A highly refined white mineral oil meeting United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for medicinal use, containing over 70% petroleum oils as the base. Classified under HTS 2710.19.45.30 as medicinal grade white mineral oil, a mixture of hydrocarbons with not over 50% of any single compound. Used in pharmaceuticals as a lubricant and carrier.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

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Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain USP/NF certificates of analysis to verify medicinal grade purity and compliance with FDA standards

Ensure proper documentation of hydrocarbon composition to confirm <50% single compound and >70% petroleum oil content

Avoid misclassification as cosmetic grade; test for pharmaceutical suitability to prevent CBP reclassification