Valproic Acid from Canada
Valproic acid (2-propylpentanoic acid) is a branched-chain saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used as an antiepileptic drug and mood stabilizer. It falls under HTS 2915.90.18.90 as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid prior to pharmaceutical formulation per Chapter 29 classification rules.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require FDA Drug Master File and DMF number for API import
• Provide chiral purity certificate (racemic vs enantiopure)
• Classify bulk API separate from finished dosage forms (Chapter 30)