USP Lithium Carbonate for Bipolar Medication API

Ultra-pure USP lithium carbonate serving as the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in medications like lithium citrate for mood stabilization. Classified in HTS 2836.91.0010 as it meets USP purity for lithium carbonates of inorganic bases, per Chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.99.97Lower: 6.5% vs 28.7%

If chemically modified with organic groups

Organo-inorganic derivatives fall under Chapter 29 per exclusion notes, not pure inorganic carbonates.

2836.91.00Same rate: 28.7%

If only USP; non-USP to 2836.91.0050

Statistical suffix distinguishes USP from other lithium carbonates in the same heading.

3822Lower: 10% vs 28.7%

If diagnostic reagents containing lithium carbonate

Lab diagnostic kits with carbonates classify as reagents under 3822 per Chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit Drug Master File (DMF) references if applicable for API imports

Test for heavy metals per USP <231> to comply with FDA

Pitfall: bulk packaging without child-resistant features may trigger retail prep reclassification

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