Valproic Acid EP Grade from China
European Pharmacopoeia-compliant valproic acid, a key precursor for sodium valproate in bipolar disorder treatments. As a pure saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, it fits HTS 2915.90.14.00 precisely due to its chemical definition without halogenation or other derivatives. Supplied in bulk drums for pharmaceutical synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.8%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide EP Certificate of Conformity and stability data; label with GHS hazardous pictograms for corrosivity
• Common pitfall: incorrect HS declaration leading to quarantine—verify exact CAS 99-66-1