Guaifenesin USP Powder from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade guaifenesin powder meeting USP standards, used as an expectorant in cough syrup formulations. This aromatic ether-alcohol falls under HTS 2909.49.0500 as a chemically defined separate organic compound. It is supplied in bulk for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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) and USP compliance documentation to verify purity >99%
• Ensure FDA Drug Master File (DMF) registration for active pharmaceutical ingredient importation
• Avoid misclassification as finished dosage form; bulk powder must not be tableted or encapsulated