Gold Sodium Thiomalate from Germany
Gold sodium thiomalate is an organic gold compound used in rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Despite organic components, classified under HTS 2843.90.00.00 per chapter notes for precious metal compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from finished pharmaceuticals; pure API status requires bulk packaging proof
• FDA import alerts may apply; pre-clear with drug establishment registration
• Document organic ligand structure to justify Chapter 28 over Chapter 29 classification