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Glycerol Pharmaceutical Grade PhEur from Japan

European Pharmacopoeia-compliant glycerol for medicinal applications like cough syrups and suppositories. This refined, chemically pure polyhydric alcohol is classified under 2905.45 as 'glycerol' per HTS hierarchy. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate organic compounds.

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

• Submit PhEur/USP certificates of analysis with entry to validate purity and prevent Chapter 38 mixture classification

• Declare exact water content; solutions qualify only if normal for safety/transport per Chapter 29 note (e)

• For bulk pharma imports, pre-clear with FDA and ensure GMP sourcing documentation

Glycerol Pharmaceutical Grade PhEur from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2905.45.00.00