Microencapsulated Ferrous Fumarate from Japan
Ferrous fumarate microencapsulated with lipid matrix to mask taste for supplement applications, but imported as bulk chemical. HTS 2917.19.10.00 applies to the core chemically defined ferrous salt per chapter notes allowing minor processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Disclose encapsulation matrix composition; if >20% coating, risks reclassification as prepared product
• FDA requires proof that microencapsulation doesn't alter chemical identity for Chapter 29 retention
• Use tamper-evident, moisture-proof drums; agglomeration during transit common pitfall