Meso-Inositol Powder USP from Japan
Meso-inositol (myo-inositol), a cyclic polyol sugar alcohol, falls under HTS 2906.13.5000 as 'other' inositols among cyclanic cyclic alcohols. This essential vitamin-like compound is chemically defined per Chapter 29 notes. Widely used in nutritional supplements for cellular signaling support.
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
• Label as GRAS dietary ingredient with structure declaration; provide heavy metals and microbial specs; segregate from pharmaceutical inositol to avoid drug classification