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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

Gentisate Sodium Hemihydrate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.29.20.00