Sulfacetamide Sodium from Japan
Sulfacetamide sodium is a sulfonamide used primarily in ophthalmic solutions for bacterial conjunctivitis and acne treatments. HTS 2935.90.60.00 covers this pharmaceutical salt as a sulfonamide drug per Chapter 29 classification rules for organic salts. Its high water solubility enables topical ophthalmic delivery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ophthalmic grade requires stringent sterility validation documentation
• Include tonicity and pH adjustment specifications for formulation compatibility
• Segregate from other sulfonamides during transport to prevent cross-contamination