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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Separate from pharma shipments with clear end-use letters; ensure >95% purity certification
• Pitfall: Nutraceutical claims trigger FDA scrutiny