Tetracalcium Phosphate (TTCP) for Biomedical Use from China
Tetracalcium phosphate is a high-calcium phosphate phase used in bone cements and dental restoratives, classified under HTS 2835.26.00.00 as other calcium phosphates. It reacts to form hydroxyapatite in vivo.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• ISO 13485 cert for medical device components; bio-compatibility testing docs essential
• Classify as chemical, not finished device, to avoid Chapter 90
• Sterility validation for pharma imports; high purity (>98%) prevents reclass