Pharmaceutical Valproic Acid Bulk from Japan
Bulk valproic acid for API manufacturing in anticonvulsant drugs like Depakene. As a pure, separate organic compound under chapter note 2(a), it is specifically classified in HTS 2915.90.14.00.
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
• Register with FDA as bulk drug substance; provide GMP certificate from manufacturer
• Avoid delays by pre-submitting import alerts for controlled substances monitoring