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Pharmaceutical-Grade 20% NaOH Solution from Japan

20% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical processing like API extraction. Under HTS 2815.12.00.00 as chemically defined soda lye in solution, not covered by Chapter 30 medicaments unless prepared as such. High purity minimizes impurities in drug manufacturing.

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

Comply with FDA import alerts for chemicals used in drugs; provide DMF if applicable

Label as 'for pharmaceutical use' but classify based on chemical identity, not end-use