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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated as finished injectable drug
Medicaments in dosage form shift to Chapter 30, regardless of gold compound status.
If in colloidal suspension for medical use
Colloidal gold formulations are under subheading 2843.10 for colloidal precious metals.
If classified primarily as organosulfur compound
If thiomalate structure dominates over gold, it may fall under Chapter 29 organics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA approval and import permit as it's a pharmaceutical; include drug master file
• Label with exact gold content and batch purity to prevent reclassification
• Watch for dual-use restrictions under export controls for precious metal pharmaceuticals
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