Pharmaceutical Sodium Bicarbonate API from Germany
Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) sodium hydrogencarbonate for effervescent tablets and injectables, compliant with EP/USP monographs. Falls under 2836.30.00.00 as chemically defined sodium carbonate per Chapter 28 definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Register Drug Master File (DMF) with FDA prior to import; provide batch COA and microbial testing
• Use temperature-controlled shipping (<30°C) to maintain stability; declare as 'API - human medicinal use'
• Avoid 3004 classification—pure chemical bulk excludes finished dosage forms