Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate EP/BP Grade from Japan
European Pharmacopoeia compliant calcium gluconate monohydrate, the hydrated salt of gluconic acid providing both calcium and hydration stability. Falls under HTS 2918.16.5020 per chapter notes for salts of carboxylic acids with alcohol function. Bulk pharmaceutical ingredient for tablets and injectables.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include EP/BP certificates and water content analysis; monohydrate form must show <10% free water
• Label as 'not for direct food use' if pharma-grade to avoid dual FDA/USDA scrutiny
• Verify no heavy metal contamination via ICP-MS reports for smooth CBP release