Paraldehyde USP Grade from Japan
Paraldehyde USP grade is a cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde (C6H12O3), meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for medicinal use as a sedative-hypnotic. Classified under HTS 2912.29.30.00 as a specified cyclic polymer of aldehydes without other oxygen functions. It qualifies under Chapter 29 for chemically pure organic compounds used in pharmaceuticals.
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
• Submit USP Certificate of Analysis proving compliance with pharmacopeia standards for duty-free pharma considerations
• Comply with FDA import requirements including Drug Master File if for human medicinal use
• Label shipments clearly as USP grade to prevent reclassification as industrial chemical