Ammonium Carbonate Smelling Salts Base from China
Bulk ammonium carbonate used as the active base in aromatic smelling salts for revival. Meets HTS 2836.99.30.00 for commercial ammonium carbonates per subheading note. Releases ammonia vapor when crushed for stimulant effect.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare as non-drug bulk chemical to bypass FDA pharma import rules
• Ensure child-resistant packaging compliance for consumer safety
• Monitor for odor leaks in transit, which can flag shipments for quarantine