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Magnesium Stearate USP Grade from Japan

Magnesium stearate USP is a pharmaceutical-grade salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2915.70.0150 as an 'other' stearic acid salt meeting chapter purity standards.

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 USP certificate of analysis and DMF if for drug manufacturing

Ensure compliance with FDA import alerts for pharmaceutical excipients

Declare exact stearic acid chain length distribution per pharmacopeia specs