Pharmaceutical Grade Malonic Acid from Japan

USP-grade malonic acid specifically purified for use in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, such as barbiturates and antibiotics. Classified under HTS 2917.19.35.00 as pure acyclic polycarboxylic acid per chapter notes excluding salts or derivatives. Meets stringent impurity limits (<0.1%) for medicinal applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include USP/EP certificate and residual solvents analysis to justify pharmaceutical classification

Declare end-use as pharmaceutical intermediate on CBP Form 3461 to potentially qualify for duty drawbacks

Monitor heavy metal content (<10 ppm) as required for pharma imports; test certificates prevent FDA holds