Cobalt Gluconate Pharmaceutical from Japan
Cobalt gluconate provides bioavailable cobalt for B12 synthesis support, classified under HTS 2918.16.50.90 as other gluconic salts. Used in veterinary nutritional supplements.
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
• Veterinary Master File may expedite FDA clearance for animal use
• Cobalt speciation testing prevents heavy metal contamination flags