Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) from Japan
Phylloquinone, a naphthoquinone derivative, finds use in photographic chemicals as a stabilizer in long-exposure emulsions. Classified under HTS 2914.69.1000 when specified for photography.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Separate from pharma shipments with clear end-use letters; ensure >95% purity certification
• Pitfall: Nutraceutical claims trigger FDA scrutiny