Valproic Acid from Japan
Valproic acid (2-propylpentanoic acid) is a branched saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used as an antiepileptic pharmaceutical intermediate. Classified in HTS 2915.90.50 as other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include USP/NF certificate if pharmaceutical grade to justify valuation
• Declare DMF status with FDA if destined for drug manufacturing
• Segregate from oxidizers; valproic acid mixtures excluded by Chapter 29 note (k)