Pharmaceutical Grade Adipic Acid USP from Japan
Ultra-pure adipic acid meeting USP standards for use as excipient in tablets and capsules. HTS 2917.12.1000 applies to this chemically defined organic compound without impurities affecting classification. Used in drug formulation for pH adjustment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA drug master file references; ensure GMP certification for pharma imports
• Pitfall: bulk packaging may be scrutinized as industrial grade