Superfine Ground Barytes for Pharmaceuticals from Canada
Pharmaceutical-grade ground natural barytes, purified and micronized for use as an inert excipient or radio-opaque agent in contrast media. Classified in HTS 2511.10.10.00 as ground natural barium sulfate, provided no medicinal formulation per Chapter 30 exclusion.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide USP/NF grade certifications to prove pharmaceutical suitability without crossing into Chapter 30 medicaments
• Declare low impurity levels (e.g
• <10ppm lead) to pass FDA import alerts for barium compounds
• Avoid any medicinal claims in docs to stay in mineral heading