Microencapsulated Ferrous Fumarate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Disclose encapsulation matrix composition; if >20% coating, risks reclassification as prepared product
• FDA requires proof that microencapsulation doesn't alter chemical identity for Chapter 29 retention
• Use tamper-evident, moisture-proof drums; agglomeration during transit common pitfall