Pharmaceutical Grade Bismuth Carbonate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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