Pregelatinized Rice Starch for Pharmaceuticals from Japan
Pregelatinized rice starch serves as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations due to its rapid hydration. Under HTS 3505.10.00.92 as other pregelatinized modified starch, excluding chapter 30 medicaments. Ideal for hypoallergenic pharma excipients.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide USP/NF compliance certificates, as pharma excipients face stricter FDA import reviews
• Distinguish from finished medicaments via pure excipient declaration to stay in 3505
• Batch test for microbial limits pre-shipment to prevent CBP holds