Fucosterol Marine Sterol from Japan
Fucosterol, an unusual algal sterol with cis-double bond configuration, is classified under 2906.13.5000 as 'other' cycloterpenic cyclic alcohols. This pure marine-derived compound meets Chapter 29 purity criteria. Applied in cosmeceuticals and marine biochemistry research.
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
• Document marine algae source and extraction method; test for heavy metals from seawater; label 'not for food use' if cosmetic grade