Thiamine Hydrochloride USP from Japan
Thiamine hydrochloride is the most common salt form of vitamin B1, a water-soluble derivative used primarily as a vitamin supplement. It falls under HTS 2936.22.00.00 as a chemically defined derivative of thiamine employed in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. This synthetic form ensures stability for tablets, injections, and fortified foods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%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
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify USP or EP pharmacopeia grade certification to meet FDA import standards for human consumption
• Include Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing purity >98% and absence of heavy metals to avoid FDA detention
• Label as 'not for retail sale' if bulk powder to prevent misclassification as finished dosage forms