Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (NDGA) from Japan
NDGA is a potent antioxidant polyphenol from creosote bush used in food preservation and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2907.29.90.00 covers this tetraphenolic lignan as 'other' polyphenol. Synthetic versions also commercially available.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include prior sanction letters for food additive use
• Specify natural vs synthetic origin
• Document peroxide value for antioxidant efficacy