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
4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pharma-grade requires >98% purity certification
• Chinese star anise origin requires Section 301 tariff verification
• Fermentation vs extraction method affects documentation