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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not the ferrous salt form but another derivative like calcium or sodium fumarate
Other acyclic polycarboxylic acid derivatives excluding ferrous fumarate are classified separately within the same subheading.
If imported primarily as iron supplement rather than chemical intermediate
Iron oxides and hydroxides may apply if the product emphasizes mineral supplement properties over organic salt classification.
If pre-formulated into tablets or capsules for retail medicinal use
Medicaments in dosage form shift to Chapter 30, excluding bulk chemical actives under Chapter 29 notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure USP certification and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity >99% and absence of heavy metals to meet FDA import standards
• Declare as pharmaceutical precursor; obtain prior notice via FDA's PREDICT system to avoid detention at customs
• Verify batch-specific stability data as ferrous fumarate is sensitive to oxidation; improper packaging leads to common rejections
Related Products under HTS 2917.19.10.00
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).
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.