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Pharma Grade Carboxymethylcellulose USP Powder from Japan

USP-compliant carboxymethylcellulose powder with minimum 90% CMC by weight, used in oral suspensions and eye drops. Primary form classification under HTS 3912.31.00.10 based on high polymer purity. Meets pharmacopeia standards for excipient use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Supply USP/EP certificates and DSC purity scans; FDA prior notice for pharma imports

• Avoid pitfall of labeling as 'finished drug excipient' triggering Chapter 30