Sterile Benzoate Solution from Japan
Sterile sodium benzoate solution (20% w/v) for pharmaceutical injectables as preservative. The active salt component determines HTS 2916.31.11 classification per Chapter notes.
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
• Requires FDA import alert screening; sterility validation documents essential; temperature-controlled shipping mandatory