Pharmaceutical Bismuth Powder 99.99%
Fine powder of >99.99% bismuth for use in pharmaceutical intermediates and contrast agents. This high-purity unwrought powder is specifically covered by tariff item 8106.10.00 due to its metal content exceeding the chapter's purity threshold.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is formulated as a medicament
Medicaments containing bismuth compounds are classified in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the powder meets the 90% sieve test for powders under Section XV Note 8(b)
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming bismuth purity above 99.99%
• Check if the powder requires a drug establishment licence if used in pharmaceutical products
Related Products under Tariff item 8106.10.00
99.999% Pure Bismuth Shot
Small spherical pellets of bismuth metal with 99.999% purity, ideal for precision alloying in fusible plugs and low-melt applications. This unwrought, high-purity bismuth content exceeds the 99.99% threshold specified in tariff item 8106.10.00.
Bismuth Master Alloy Billet 99.99%+
A billet form of nearly pure bismuth (>99.99%) used as a master alloy base in metallurgy for diluting other alloys. It qualifies as unwrought bismuth meeting the exact purity specification, not as an alloy since bismuth predominates by weight.
Bismuth Reference Standard Bar
Precision-cast bar of certified >99.99% bismuth used as a calibration standard in analytical chemistry labs. Its unwrought bar form and ultra-high purity align precisely with the classification criteria for tariff item 8106.10.00.
High-Purity Bismuth Metal Ingot
A cast ingot of bismuth metal refined to exceed 99.99% purity by weight, used primarily in alloys and electronics manufacturing. This unwrought form falls under tariff item 8106.10.00 due to its exceptional bismuth content.
Research-Grade Bismuth Foil 99.995%
Thin foil sheets of 99.995% pure bismuth for scientific research in superconductivity and thin-film applications. Though processed into foil, its primary form and >99.99% purity keep it under tariff item 8106.10.00 for high-purity bismuth.
Ultra-Pure Bismuth Granules
Granular bismuth metal at >99.99% purity, supplied for laboratory and pharmaceutical synthesis where minimal impurities are critical. This form is unwrought and directly matches tariff item 8106.10.00 for its defined high bismuth content.