Pharma Sodium Benzoate BP/EP Grade from Japan
British Pharmacopoeia/European Pharmacopoeia grade sodium benzoate for use in parenteral drugs and cough syrups. Classified in 2916.31.11.70 as benzoic acid sodium salt, adhering to Chapter 29's scope for pure organic salts without exclusions like immunological products.
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
• Submit Drug Master File (DMF) if US pharma end-use; comply with ICH Q7 GMP for APIs; label with pharmacopoeia grade and batch COA