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Auranofin

Auranofin is an oral gold-containing drug for rheumatoid arthritis treatment, featuring a gold-phosphine complex. Under HTS 2843.30.00.00 as an organic compound of precious metal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+25.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico5%—5%
🇨🇦Canada5%—5%
🇩🇪Germany5%—5%
🇯🇵Japan5%—5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3002Lower: 10% vs 30%

If as bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient

Bulk hormones/API may go to 3002, but gold organic compounds stay in 2843.

2931Lower: 13.7% vs 30%

If classified by organometallic structure

Certain organo-phosphorus compounds could shift to Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• FDA IND or NDA required; classify bulk API separately from finished meds

• Exact chemical name and CAS# (34077-83-7) on commercial invoice

• Avoid Chapter 30 if imported as bulk chemical, not dosage form

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Gold chloride, also known as chloroauric acid (HAuCl4), is an inorganic gold compound used in chemical synthesis, photography, and as a precursor for gold nanoparticles. It falls under HTS 2843.30.00.00 as a chemically defined inorganic compound of gold, distinct from precious metals or amalgams.

Sodium Aurothiomalate

Sodium aurothiomalate is an organic gold compound used in injectable treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. It qualifies for HTS 2843.30.00.00 as an organic compound of precious metal gold, whether chemically defined or not.

Gold(III) Oxide

Gold(III) oxide (Au2O3) is a brown powder used as a catalyst in chemical reactions and in glass coloring. Falls under HTS 2843.30.00.00 for inorganic compounds of precious metal gold.

Gold Sodium Thiosulfate

Gold sodium thiosulfate (Na3Au(S2O3)2) is a coordination compound used in analytical chemistry and gold plating solutions. Classified under HTS 2843.30.00.00 for inorganic or organic compounds of gold.

Potassium Gold Cyanide

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Tetrachloroauric Acid Solution

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