Beta-Sitosterol Pharmaceutical Grade from China
Beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol alcohol, is used in cholesterol-lowering supplements and prostate health formulations, classified as 'other' sterols under 2906.13.5000. This cyclic alcohol derivative fits Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds. It's sourced from plant oils and meets pharmaceutical purity standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include phytosterol content certificate and origin documentation; segregate from food-grade shipments to avoid FDA food facility registration; watch for contamination claims triggering additional testing