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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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