Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium USP Grade from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade sodium carboxymethylcellulose used in eye drops and tablet binders, supplied as a fine white powder. Classified under HTS 3912.31.00 for carboxymethylcellulose salts in primary forms, not further processed into articles.
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
• Include FDA Drug Master File or USP certificate; test for viscosity and degree of substitution to match subheading specs; avoid bulk packaging over 25kg to prevent 'article' reclassification