Menthol Crystals USP Grade from Japan
USP-grade menthol crystals are high-purity dimethylcyclohexanol for medicinal topical applications like ointments. It aligns with HTS 2906.12.00.00 for synthetic cyclohexanol variants, as a chemically defined compound not 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 registration required for drug contact; provide USP certificate; avoid retail packaging to stay in Chapter 29