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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

Pharmaceutical-Grade 20% NaOH Solution from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2815.12.00.00