Pharmaceutical Grade Sebacic Acid USP from Japan
Ultra-pure sebacic acid meeting USP standards for use in drug coatings and polymer excipients. Classified as acyclic polycarboxylic acid under HTS 2917.13.0030, not as pharmaceutical product per Chapter 30 exclusion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210.2%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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 if destined for pharma; ensure GMP certification
• Pitfall: Don't classify under Chapter 30 unless formulated as finished drug