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USP Grade Sodium Bicarbonate

Pharmaceutical-grade sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) meeting USP standards for purity, used in antacid formulations and as a buffering agent in medications. It falls under HTS 2836.30.00.00 as it is a chemically defined inorganic carbonate of sodium, specifically sodium hydrogencarbonate, per Chapter 28 notes excluding organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2836.20.00.00Higher: 36.2% vs 35%

If processed into commercial ammonium carbonate blends

Commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate falls under 2836.20, distinct from pure sodium bicarbonate.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If mixed with organic stabilizers or additives exceeding Chapter 28 purity limits

Mixtures with organic substances become 'other chemical preparations' in 3824, per Chapter 28 note exclusions.

3102.80.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If formulated as fertilizer grade with nitrogen/phosphorus additions

Fertilizer mixtures containing carbonates are classified in Chapter 31 per note 3 exclusions from Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificate and USP compliance documentation to meet FDA import requirements for pharmaceutical ingredients

Ensure proper labeling as 'sodium hydrogencarbonate' or 'sodium bicarbonate' with CAS number 144-55-8 for CBP classification

Avoid misclassification as baking soda for retail; bulk pharma shipments require chemical analysis certificates