Pharmaceutical Grade USP Menthol from Japan
USP/NF grade L-menthol crystals meeting pharmacopeia standards for medicinal use. Classified under 2906.11.00.00 as pure cyclic alcohol, not immunological products excluded by chapter notes.
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
• FDA Drug Master File or DMF required for pharmaceutical grade imports
• Maintain cold chain if specified for stability; document temperature excursions
• Heavy metal and microbial testing certificates mandatory for USP compliance