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Pharmaceutical Grade Calcium Carbonate USP from Japan

USP-grade calcium carbonate meeting pharmacopeia standards for purity and microbial limits, classified under HTS 2836.50.00.00 as chemically defined compound. Primary ingredient in antacids like Tums and calcium supplements.

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

• Provide USP/EP certificates and microbial/DMSO test results for FDA clearance

• Use sterile packaging and validate against heavy metal limits (<10 ppm Pb)

• File prior notice via FDA PNSI system 72 hours before arrival