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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

Pharmaceutical Valproic Acid Bulk from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2915.90.14.00