Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate (Epsom Salt) from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, known as Epsom salt, is used for baths, laxatives, and medical applications. HTS 2833.29.51 covers it as an other sulfate, provided it's chemically pure and not a preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Differentiate USP/pharma grade from technical grade with CoA to maintain Chapter 28 status
• For retail packs over certain sizes, risk reclassification to Chapter 33 cosmetics
• Ensure food-grade certification if intended for ingestible uses to meet FDA entry requirements