Shikimic Acid from Japan
Shikimic acid, precursor for Tamiflu synthesis, contains the hydroxy-carboxylic structure of 2918.19.90.00. Extracted from star anise or fermented.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211%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
• Pharma-grade requires >98% purity certification
• Chinese star anise origin requires Section 301 tariff verification
• Fermentation vs extraction method affects documentation