Sodium Bicarbonate for Dialysis from China
Sterile, high-purity sodium hydrogencarbonate powder for hemodialysis buffer solutions in medical facilities. HTS 2836.30.00.00 covers this as chemically defined inorganic compound per Chapter 28.
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
• Comply with FDA medical device regulations if for concentrate prep; provide endotoxin <0.5 EU/mg cert
• Double-bag sterile packaging required; validate gamma irradiation if sterilized
• Distinguish from 3006—pure chemical, not finished dialysate solution