Phytic Acid Derived Inositol from Japan
Inositol obtained from phytic acid hydrolysis, used in nutrition and as a chelating agent, classified under HTS 2906.13.10.00. This purified cyclic polyol meets Chapter 29 criteria despite biological origin processing.
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
• Include hydrolysis process validation to prove chemical purity beyond biological extracts
• Test for residual phosphorus content; high levels may trigger reclassification review
• Certify kosher/halal status if targeting specific supplement markets