Humectant Butylene Glycol USP from Japan
USP-grade butylene glycol used as humectant in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2905.39.10.00 as a pure acyclic diol without excluded additives.
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/NF certificate and CoA; segregate from other glycols in warehouse; heavy metal testing mandatory for pharma entry