Pharmaceutical Grade Phosphatidylcholine from Japan
Pharmaceutical grade phosphatidylcholine is a purified phosphoaminolipid used in liposomal drug delivery systems. It qualifies for HTS 2923.20.20.50 as 'other phosphoaminolipids,' chemically defined under Chapter 29 note (a) with allowed stabilizers. Excludes hormone or enzyme preparations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210%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
• Include FDA drug master files and DMF letters for pharma imports
• Test for phospholipid purity >95% to confirm Chapter 29 status
• Avoid mixing with medicinal forms to prevent Chapter 30 shift