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Pharmaceutical Sodium Bicarbonate API from Japan

Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) sodium hydrogencarbonate for effervescent tablets and injectables, compliant with EP/USP monographs. Falls under 2836.30.00.00 as chemically defined sodium carbonate per Chapter 28 definitions.

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

• Register Drug Master File (DMF) with FDA prior to import; provide batch COA and microbial testing

• Use temperature-controlled shipping (<30°C) to maintain stability; declare as 'API - human medicinal use'

• Avoid 3004 classification—pure chemical bulk excludes finished dosage forms