Pharmaceutical Cobalt Carbonate USP from China

USP-grade cobalt carbonate meeting pharmacopeia standards for use in trace mineral supplements and vitamin formulations. Qualifies under HTS 2836.99.10.00 as pure cobalt carbonate, not medicinal preparations.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29.2%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

FDA drug master file reference required; bulk API status needs confirmation

Microbiological testing certificates mandatory; cobalt bioavailability specs

Avoid tablet form; finished dosage forms go to Chapter 30