Pharmaceutical Grade Sulfamic Acid from China
High-purity sulfamic acid meeting USP standards for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate and stabilizer in drug formulations. It is classified in HTS 2811.19.61.10 because it is a chemically defined inorganic acid of nonmetals, not covered by other specific headings or Chapter exclusions. Primarily imported for API synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide USP/EP certificates of analysis to prove pharmaceutical purity and avoid reclassification as technical grade
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements if destined for pharma use; include end-use statements