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Pharmaceutical Grade Neopentyl Glycol USP from Japan

Ultra-pure neopentyl glycol meeting USP standards for use in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis. As a chemically defined diol without excluded characteristics, properly classified under 2905.39.20.00 rather than medicinal preparations.

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/EP certificate and endotoxin testing results to differentiate from industrial grades

• Declare as 'bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate' with DMF reference if applicable

• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption to maintain diol classification vs hydrated forms