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Vitamin E Acetate USP Grade from Japan

DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, a synthetic ester derivative of vitamin E used primarily as an antioxidant vitamin in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. Falls under HTS 2936.90.0150 as a vitamin derivative reproduced by synthesis, chemically defined per Chapter 29 scope.

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 USP certificate and HPLC assay results proving vitamin E content meets pharmacopeia standards

Declare exact ester form to prevent confusion with pure tocopherols classified differently

Monitor solvent content; solutions solely for safety/transport remain in Chapter 29 per chapter note (e)