Biotin Sodium Salt from Japan
Sodium salt of biotin, a water-soluble vitamin derivative used in liquid supplements. Classified HTS 2936.29.50.30 as vitamin derivative; Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1) places inorganic salts with the organic vitamin compound. Remains unmixed per heading requirements.
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
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• Molecular formula confirmation (C10H15N2NaO3S) via CoA; 2
• Stability studies for salt form required by FDA; 3
• Pitfall: Dual-function salts may require principal use determination