Pharmaceutical Grade Sorbitol USP from Japan
High-purity sorbitol meeting USP standards, used as an excipient in tablets, syrups, and chewable medications for its sweetening and humectant properties. Classified under HTS 3824.60.00.00 as sorbitol not of subheading 2905.44, which covers sorbitol in primary forms like aqueous solutions over 85% pure. This refined product is further processed for pharmaceutical applications.
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
• Verify USP certification and provide Certificates of Analysis (CoA) to confirm purity exceeds pharmacopeia standards
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from 2905.44 sorbitol by specifying non-primary form and end-use
• Watch for contamination risks; improper storage can lead to microbial growth, triggering FDA holds