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Dichloromethane Pharmaceutical Grade USP from Japan

Ultra-pure methylene chloride meeting USP standards for use as an extraction solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This chemically defined saturated chlorinated hydrocarbon is classified in HTS 2903.12.00.00. Essential for isolating active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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

• Include USP Certificate of Analysis and FDA Drug Master File reference for customs clearance

• Residual solvents must comply with ICH Q3C limits; provide test results to avoid FDA detention

• Ship in glass-lined steel drums to prevent contamination; declare as 'pharma intermediate' accurately