Barium Sulfate USP Grade from China
Pharmaceutical-grade barium sulfate used as a radio-opaque contrast medium in X-ray imaging like CT scans and barium swallows. Classified under HTS 2833.27.00.00 as a pure, chemically defined sulfate of barium meeting Chapter 28 Note 1 criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.6%
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
• Provide USP/EP certificates and FDA compliance docs; may require prior notice via FDA's PRIOR system
• Ensure particle size and purity specs match pharmacopeia standards to prevent reclassification