Ferrous Fumarate Pharmaceutical Grade
High-purity ferrous fumarate meeting Ph. Eur. standards for use in iron deficiency treatments and multivitamin production. Classified under HTS 2917.19.10.00 as it qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as the free acid form of fumaric acid rather than ferrous salt
Pure fumaric acid has a distinct subheading within acyclic polycarboxylic acids.
If mixed with excipients or stabilizers exceeding Chapter 29 impurity allowances
Mixtures not qualifying as chemically defined compounds fall under prepared chemical preparations.
If for veterinary-grade formulations emphasizing animal health use
Nucleic acids and derivatives for veterinary use may apply if positioned differently.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include pharmacopoeial compliance certificates (USP/EP) and GMP manufacturing details; FDA requires this for API imports
• Use nitrogen-flushed, light-protected packaging to prevent degradation; customs often tests for iron content accuracy
• File with full chemical composition disclosure to avoid misclassification as general iron compounds
Related Products under HTS 2917.19.10.00
Ferrous Fumarate USP Powder
Ferrous fumarate USP powder is a chemically defined iron(II) salt of fumaric acid, used primarily as an iron supplement in pharmaceutical formulations. It falls under HTS 2917.19.10.00 as a derivative of acyclic polycarboxylic acids, specifically the ferrous salt form meeting chapter 29 criteria for separate organic compounds.
Ferrous Fumarate Iron Supplement Bulk
Bulk ferrous fumarate powder for compounding into dietary iron supplements, containing 32.5% elemental iron. This fits HTS 2917.19.10.00 as a ferrous salt derivative of fumaric acid, an acyclic polycarboxylic acid, without exclusions under Chapter 29 notes.
Ferrous Fumarate with Stabilizer
Ferrous fumarate containing minimal ascorbic acid stabilizer for transport stability, per Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified under HTS 2917.19.10.00 as the primary chemically defined compound with necessary preservative.
Microencapsulated Ferrous Fumarate
Ferrous fumarate microencapsulated with lipid matrix to mask taste for supplement applications, but imported as bulk chemical. HTS 2917.19.10.00 applies to the core chemically defined ferrous salt per chapter notes allowing minor processing.