Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid (Niacin) from Japan
Niacin, or vitamin B3, is a pyridine derivative used as an essential drug for treating pellagra and managing dyslipidemia. Classified under HTS 2933.39.41.00 due to its unfused pyridine ring and status as a pharmaceutical drug within Chapter 29. Bulk USP-grade niacin powder qualifies as a chemically defined heterocyclic compound.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit USP/NF Certificate of Analysis verifying ≥99% purity to maintain drug classification under Chapter 29
• Include pharmacological end-use documentation to distinguish from food-grade niacin classified elsewhere
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk drums only, as consumer packs shift to Chapter 30 medicaments