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%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
• Separate from pharma shipments with clear end-use letters; ensure >95% purity certification
• Pitfall: Nutraceutical claims trigger FDA scrutiny