Pharmaceutical Grade Glauber Salt from Japan
Hydrated disodium sulfate decahydrate (Na2SO4·10H2O), known as Glauber's salt, in pharmaceutical purity for use as a laxative or in compounding. Falls under HTS 2833.11.5050 as 'other' disodium sulfate, separate from industrial grades. Chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes.
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 stability data for hydrated form; FDA registration if for human use
• Avoid declaring as anhydrous to prevent duty disputes