Thiamine Mononitrate USP from Japan
Thiamine mononitrate is a synthetic form of vitamin B1 containing an unfused thiazole ring in its aromatic structure, classified under HTS 2934.10.10.00 as a heterocyclic compound described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. It is primarily used as a nutritional supplement in fortified foods and pharmaceuticals.
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
• Verify USP or EP grade certification and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming thiazole structure and purity >98%
• Ensure proper labeling as 'Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI' for CBP clearance
• Avoid misclassification as finished vitamins (Chapter 30); ship as bulk chemical with stabilizer if needed