Magnesium Hydroxide Powder from China

Pharmaceutical-grade magnesium hydroxide powder used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid. It falls under HTS 2816.10.00.00 as a chemically defined hydroxide of magnesium, distinct from mixed compounds or formulations in other chapters. Typically supplied in bulk for compounding into tablets or suspensions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.1%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify purity certificate to confirm it's chemically defined magnesium hydroxide, not mixed with organics (which may shift to Chapter 38)

Include safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous material handling; common pitfall is mislabeling as fertilizer-grade

Ensure packaging complies with DOT regulations for powders to avoid delays at ports