Pharmaceutical Grade Acetic Anhydride from Japan
Ultra-pure acetic anhydride meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis like aspirin production. Classified in HTS 2915.24.00.00 as chemically defined acetic anhydride, prior to note 3's last-in-order rule.
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
• Include FDA Drug Master File or equivalent for pharma imports
• Test for heavy metals/impurities to confirm Chapter 29 purity standards
• Separate from bulk shipments to avoid contamination cross-classification