Auranofin from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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