Methylcellulose Pharmaceutical Grade from Japan
Pharmaceutical-grade methylcellulose, a cellulose ether derivative, supplied in primary form for tablet coatings and viscosifiers. HTS 3913.90.5000 covers this modified natural polymer.
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
• Provide USP/NF compliance certificates; declare exact substitution degree per subheading notes; segregate from synthetic cellulose to prevent duty disputes