Gentisate Sodium Hemihydrate from Japan
Sodium gentisate hemihydrate, salt of the named gentisic acid, remains classified under HTS 2918.29.2000 as water of hydration doesn't change chemical definition. Used in injectables and topicals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Karl Fischer titration for 0.5 H2O; CAS 16023-90-0 declaration
• Sterile grade needs additional DMF filing