Zinc Gluconate Lozenges Base from Japan
Zinc gluconate as pure chemical for lozenge production, an aromatic oxygen-function carboxylic acid salt per U.S. note 3. HTS 2918.99.4300 applies to this bulk ingredient before final formulation. Essential for cold remedy supplements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'for further manufacturing' to maintain chemical classification
• Provide USP/NF grade certification for U.S. market entry
• Risk of reclassification if packaged retail-ready as Chapter 30 medicaments