Pharmaceutical Grade Bismuth Carbonate

High-purity bismuth carbonate meeting USP standards for use in gastrointestinal remedies and ointments. Classified specifically under HTS 2836.99.20.00 as a carbonate of bismuth (inorganic base) per Chapter 28 note 2. Supplied as fine white microcrystalline powder.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2842.90Lower: 13.3% vs 40.5%

If containing complex salts or thiocarbonates

Chapter notes direct complex salts of inorganic bases to 2842, potentially including bismuth derivatives.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If pre-packaged as retail stomach remedy

Retail-ready medicaments with therapeutic claims shift from bulk chemical to Chapter 30 finished products.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If for laboratory/research use in prepared mixtures

Lab-grade preparations or mixtures not chemically defined may fall under chemical preparations heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FDA Drug Master File reference and COA showing >99% purity to prevent reclassification as mixtures

Declare as 'chemically defined compound' explicitly; avoid generic 'chemical' descriptions that trigger additional scrutiny

Comply with TSCA import certification; watch for REACH compliance if transshipping from EU