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Pharmaceutical Fumaric Acid (Dimethyl Fumarate Precursor) from Japan

Ultra-pure fumaric acid for synthesis of dimethyl fumarate (Skilarence® active ingredient for psoriasis). Meets HTS 2917.19.1700 as chemically defined acyclic polycarboxylic acid without Chapter 29 exclusions.

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

File FDA Drug Establishment Registration for precursor chemicals

Provide DMF reference or CEP for European-sourced material

Limit impurities to ICH Q3A standards (<0.1% individual)

Pharmaceutical Fumaric Acid (Dimethyl Fumarate Precursor) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2917.19.17.00