Allantoin USP from Japan
Allantoin is a hydantoin derivative used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and wound healing products for its soothing properties. Classified under HTS 2933.21.00.00 as it contains the unfused imidazole ring structure meeting Chapter 29 definitions for separate organic compounds.
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
• Provide USP certificate verifying pharmaceutical/cosmetic grade purity,Cosmetic ingredient labeling compliance for mixtures containing allantoin,Distinguish bulk powder from finished cosmetic products (Chapter 33)