Pharmaceutical Grade Sulfamic Acid from Japan
High-purity sulfamic acid meeting USP standards for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate and stabilizer in drug formulations. It is classified in HTS 2811.19.61.10 because it is a chemically defined inorganic acid of nonmetals, not covered by other specific headings or Chapter exclusions. Primarily imported for API synthesis.
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
• Provide USP/EP certificates of analysis to prove pharmaceutical purity and avoid reclassification as technical grade
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements if destined for pharma use; include end-use statements