Infusion Dextrose Powder from China
Sterile dextrose powder for hospital IV reconstitution, solid glucose <20% fructose. HTS 1702.30.40.85 covers this pure solid form without coloring/flavoring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• FDA import alert 45-02 compliance critical for pharma sugars
• Sterility certificates mandatory; non-sterile goes to food channel
• Bulk packaging vs unit-dose affects pharma vs sugar classification