L-Ascorbic Acid USP Grade from Japan
Pure L-ascorbic acid, the active form of Vitamin C, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical and supplement use. Classified under HTS 2936.27.00.00 as a chemically defined vitamin derivative used primarily as a vitamin source. It serves as an essential nutrient and antioxidant in various formulations.
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 certificate of analysis and purity ≥99% to confirm classification as unmixed Vitamin C derivative
• Include stability data showing proper packaging to prevent oxidation during transport
• Avoid mixtures with flavors or sweeteners that could reclassify under Chapter 30 as medicated preparations