Cholesterol USP Powder from Japan
Cholesterol is a sterol alcohol essential for cell membrane structure, classified under HTS 2906.13.5000 as a cyclanic cyclic alcohol within the sterols category. This USP-grade powder is used in pharmaceutical formulations and biochemical research. It meets 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
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >99% and USP compliance; ensure proper labeling as 'research chemical' to avoid medicinal product scrutiny; declare exact sterol content to prevent reclassification under pharmaceutical headings