Pharmaceutical Grade Sodium Thiosulfate USP

USP-grade sodium thiosulfate meeting pharmacopeia standards for use as an antidote in cyanide poisoning treatment. Classified in HTS 2832.30.10.00 as chemically defined sodium thiosulfate, pure for medicinal purposes under Chapter 28.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.5%+35.0%36.5%
🇲🇽Mexico1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇨🇦Canada1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇩🇪Germany1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇯🇵Japan1.5%+10.0%11.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 36.5%

If packaged and labeled for retail medicinal sale

Medicaments in Chapter 30 if presented as finished pharma products, not bulk chemicals.

2832.10.00Same rate: 36.5%

If misidentified as sodium sulfite

Sulfites separate from thiosulfates in 2832; structural difference (S2O3 vs SO3) critical.

3822Lower: 10% vs 36.5%

If diagnostic reagent kit component

Lab reagents for analysis in 3822 if prepared for that specific end-use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pair with FDA Drug Establishment Registration and USP CoA; CBP coordinates with FDA for pharma imports

Declare as 'for medicinal use' to avoid general chemical scrutiny; sterile packaging required

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Anhydrous Sodium Thiosulfate Powder

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Sodium Thiosulfate for Photographic Fixing

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Aquarium Dechlorinator Sodium Thiosulfate

Concentrated sodium thiosulfate solution crystals for neutralizing chlorine in aquarium water to protect fish. It is the pure sodium thiosulfate under HTS 2832.30.10.00, classified by chemical identity regardless of aquarium labeling.

Industrial Grade Sodium Thiosulfate Flakes

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