2906.13.50.00/Lanosterol Crystal Form/Japan

Lanosterol Crystal Form from Japan

Lanosterol is a tetracyclic triterpenoid sterol serving as a cholesterol biosynthesis intermediate, classified under HTS 2906.13.5000 as an 'other' cyclanic cyclic alcohol. This pure compound qualifies under Chapter 29 for separate chemically defined sterols. Used primarily in biochemical research and skincare formulations.

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%

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Import Tips

• Declare as 'research chemical - not for human consumption'; provide NMR/GC purity certificates; avoid cosmetic claims on commercial invoice to prevent FDA cosmetic classification