Pharmaceutical Grade Paracetaldehyde from China
High-purity cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde (paracetaldehyde) for pharmaceutical sedative applications. Falls under HTS 2912.50.5000 as other cyclic polymers of aldehydes. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a), not excluded as finished medicament.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• FDA Drug Master File and Certificate of Analysis required showing >99% cyclic trimer content
• Provide stability data confirming no acetaldehyde monomer decomposition during transport
• Label as 'bulk pharmaceutical chemical' to distinguish from finished dosage forms