Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Lactone from Japan
Ascorbic acid features an enediol-lactone structure with oxygen heteroatoms only, classified under HTS 2932.20.50. Used as antioxidant in food, pharma, and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Food grade requires USP/NF certificate; pharma grade needs DMF filing
• Particle size specification critical for dissolution rate compliance