Stabilized Thionyl Chloride for Pharmaceutical Use from China
This stabilized form of thionyl chloride contains additives to prevent decomposition, ideal for converting alcohols and acids to chlorides in drug manufacturing. It is a chemically defined halide oxide under HTS 2812.17.00.00, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1 criteria for nonmetal compounds. Purity exceeds 99.5% with minimal impurities.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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
• Include GMP certificates and stabilizer composition to affirm Chapter 28 classification
• Use stainless steel or glass-lined containers to prevent reactions en route
• Avoid declaring as 'pharma intermediate' to prevent shift to Chapter 29 or 30