Aluminum Hydroxide Powder (Pharmaceutical Grade) from China
Fine aluminum hydroxide powder used as an antacid in pharmaceutical formulations like heartburn relief tablets. It falls under HTS 2818.30.00.00 as chemically defined aluminum hydroxide, distinct from mixed or impure preparations. Purity exceeds 99% for medical applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity via COA to confirm classification as chemically defined aluminum hydroxide, avoiding reclassification as mixtures
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) and end-use declarations for pharma imports to comply with FDA and TSCA regulations