Pharmaceutical Acetaminophen Micronized Powder from Japan
Micronized acetaminophen powder (particle size <10 microns) optimized for rapid dissolution in oral suspensions and fast-dissolve tablets. As a pure aromatic cyclic amide drug, it precisely matches HTS 2924.29.62.10 criteria, distinct from esters or salts. Used in pediatric formulations.
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
• Include particle size distribution report in documentation; FDA requires it for ANDA filings
• Beware of dust explosion hazards—declare proper UN packaging
• Validate against BP/USP monographs for polymorphic form