Thiamine Pyrophosphate (TPP) Cofactor from Japan
Thiamine pyrophosphate is the biologically active coenzyme form of vitamin B1, essential for carbohydrate metabolism. It qualifies under HTS 2936.22.00.00 as a thiamine derivative used primarily as a vitamin in biochemical research and therapeutics. Primarily supplied as lyophilized powder for IV formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include biotech end-use statement if for research to avoid pharmaceutical scrutiny
• Cold chain documentation required for lyophilized forms to maintain >95% activity
• Declare CAS number 154-87-0 on entry to facilitate chemical identification