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

36.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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