Pharma-Grade Formic Acid USP/NF
Ultra-pure formic acid meeting USP/NF standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its high assay and lack of impurities make it a chemically defined compound classifiable under tariff item 2915.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include the USP/NF certificate of analysis with customs documentation
• Verify any Health Canada requirements for pharmaceutical ingredients
• Clearly label the product as pharma-grade
Related Products under Tariff item 2915.11.00
Electronic Cleaning Formic Acid 10%
A 10% aqueous solution of formic acid used for removing flux from printed circuit boards in electronics manufacturing. The low concentration prevents corrosion during precision cleaning while retaining the chemical identity of formic acid.
Formic Acid 85% Technical Grade
Formic acid at 85% concentration in aqueous solution, used in industrial applications such as leather tanning, textile processing, and pH adjustment. The product is a chemically defined compound dissolved in water, meeting the requirements of Chapter 29.
Formic Acid 94-100% Anhydrous Grade
High-purity formic acid at 94-100% concentration, suitable for pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. As a chemically defined organic compound, it falls directly under tariff item 2915.11.00 without further dilution or additives.
Formic Acid Anti-Dusting Grade
85% formic acid with an added anti-dusting agent to facilitate safe handling in bulk powder processing. The additive does not alter the product's general use, making it classifiable under Chapter 29 per Note 1(g).
Formic Acid for Beehive Treatment
75% formic acid strips used for Varroa mite control in beekeeping, applied through evaporation in hives. The product is a diluted formic acid solution, classifiable under Chapter 29 as a chemically defined compound in water.
Formic Acid for Dye Vat Neutralization
90% formic acid used for pH control in reactive dye baths during textile wet processing. As a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid in aqueous solution, it is classifiable under tariff item 2915.11.00.