Glycerol (Glycerin) USP Grade from Japan
Pure glycerol, a trihydric acyclic alcohol (1,2,3-propanetriol), used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food as a humectant and sweetener. Classified under HTS 2905.49.50.01 as an other polyhydric acyclic alcohol, meeting chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined 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
• Verify purity meets USP standards with Certificate of Analysis to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Ensure proper documentation for food/pharma grade to comply with FDA import requirements