Hydroquinone USP Grade from Japan
Hydroquinone USP is a high-purity polyphenol classified under HTS 2907.22.5000 as 'other' hydroquinone and its salts, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical applications. It is used primarily in skin lightening creams and depigmentation treatments due to its ability to inhibit melanin production.
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 (CoA) confirming USP purity ≥99% and absence of heavy metals to satisfy FDA import requirements
• Declare exact concentration and intended use (cosmetic vs pharmaceutical) as hydroquinone >2% for skin use requires FDA pre-approval
• Avoid misclassification as coloring matter (Chapter 32) by providing chemical structure documentation proving phenolic classification