Calcium 2-Ethylbutyrate from Japan
Calcium 2-ethylbutyrate is the calcium salt of 2-ethylbutanoic acid (C6 but classified by C4 chain), under 'other' salts in HTS 2915.60.50.00. Used in nutritional supplements.
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
• Supplement use requires FDA registration; distinguish from pharma intermediates
• Salt classified with acid per Note (C); metal content analysis needed
• Dust hazard; anti-dusting agents must comply with Note (g)