Pharmaceutical-Grade tert-Butylhydroquinone from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade TBHQ is a USP-compliant polyphenolic antioxidant used in drug formulations to protect active ingredients from oxidation, particularly in topical creams and injectables. It matches HTS 2907.29.25.00 as a specifically named polyphenol; phenol-alcohol derivative. High purity ensures stability in sensitive medicinal products.
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
• Submit Drug Master File or equivalent with import entry; ensure EP/USP certificate and GMP sourcing; declare separately from finished drugs to avoid Chapter 30 classification