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Pharmaceutical Grade Talc Powder

Sterile, crushed talc powder meeting USP standards for use in tablet compression and as a glidant. Falls under HTS 2526.20.00.00 as raw powdered mineral, not yet a chapter 30 medicament. High purity minimizes impurities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Same rate: 10%

If pre-formulated into tablet excipient blends

Medicinal preparations containing talc as excipient shift to chapter 30.

3822Same rate: 10%

If diagnostic or lab reagent grade with buffers

Composite lab reagents including powdered minerals classify here.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USP/EP certificates and microbial testing results for FDA clearance

Declare exact purity levels (>99%) to avoid chapter 30 misclassification

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