DL-Pantothenic Acid from Japan
DL-Pantothenic acid is the racemic mixture of D- and L-isomers of Vitamin B5, used in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. As a synthetic provitamin explicitly covered by HTS 2936.24.0100, it qualifies as an unmixed vitamin derivative for human and animal nutrition.
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
• Confirm DL-isomer specification via HPLC analysis to distinguish from pure D-form classifications
• Label shipments clearly as 'unmixed vitamin derivatives' to prevent reclassification as mixtures
• Comply with USP/NF monograph standards for dietary supplement import documentation