Pyridine-3-carboxylic Acid (Nicotinic Acid) (CAS 59-67-6) from Japan
Nicotinic acid, or vitamin B3, is a pyridine derivative with a carboxylic acid at position 3, essential for human nutrition and pharmaceutical use. The pyridine ring structure dictates classification under this heading per Chapter 29 notes on acid functions. HTS 2933.31.00.00 applies to this pyridine compound.
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
• FDA prior notice required for food supplement use
• USP grade requires certificate of analysis for pharmacopeia compliance
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg to prevent mixture classification