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2918.30.90.00/2-Oxoglutaric Acid (Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid)/Japan

2-Oxoglutaric Acid (Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid) from Japan

Alpha-ketoglutaric acid is a dicarboxylic acid with a ketone group, classified in HTS 2918.30.90.00 as a carboxylic acid with aldehyde/ketone function without other oxygen functions dominating classification. It is widely used in nutrition supplements and metabolic research.

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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Import Tips

• For food/nutraceutical use, provide FDA GRAS documentation alongside HTS paperwork

• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption, as it affects stability and declared purity