Refined Glycerol USP Grade from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade glycerol, purified to USP standards for use in drug formulations, cosmetics, and food products. It is a chemically defined polyhydric alcohol falling under heading 2905 as an acyclic alcohol. This classification applies to pure glycerol meeting chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates (e.g
• USP/EP) to confirm classification under 2905.45; impure glycerol may shift to Chapter 15 or 38
• Include chemical analysis reports in documentation to prove it's separate glycerol per Chapter 29 note (a)
• Avoid retail packaging over 300cm³ if labeled as fuel to prevent reclassification under 3606