Sodium Nitrite Flakes Pharmaceutical Grade from China
Pharmaceutical-grade sodium nitrite in flake form used in antidotes for cyanide poisoning and diagnostic reagents. It is a pure sodium nitrite, fitting HTS 2834.10.1000 under nitrites of sodium as per subheading note for chemically defined compounds. Typically imported in small, sealed drums.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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 DMF or CEP for pharma imports; classify under 325412 NAICS
• Common pitfall: incorrect storage declarations leading to hazmat delays