Bismuth Subnitrate from Japan
Bismuth subnitrate is a basic salt used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as an antacid and astringent. Classified in HTS 2825.90.90.00 as other inorganic bases of bismuth. It qualifies despite being a salt due to its basic oxide nature.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.7%
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
• FDA prior notice required for pharma use; include drug master file references
• Heavy metal testing mandatory; levels >10ppm trigger rejection