Mevalonic Acid from Japan
Mevalonic acid is a key biochemical precursor featuring the hydroxy-carboxylic structure of 2918.19.90.00. Essential for terpenoid and steroid biosynthesis studies.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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