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USP Grade Vanillin Crystals from Japan

Pharmaceutical-grade vanillin crystals meeting USP standards for use in medicinal formulations and flavoring. Classified under 2912.41.00.00 as the pure, chemically defined 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde without added substances beyond stabilizers.

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

• Include USP certificate and FDA Drug Master File reference for pharmaceutical import clearance

• Verify no alcohol solvents used in crystallization to avoid heading 2905 alcoholate reclassification

• Test for heavy metals and microbial limits per USP monograph before shipment