Fumaric Acid Flakes (Pharma Intermediate) from Germany
Fumaric acid in flake form serving as intermediate for pharmaceutical fumarate salts like dimethyl fumarate. This pure acyclic dicarboxylic acid qualifies for HTS 2917.19.1700 as 'other' fumaric acid per Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include intended end-use declaration (pharma intermediate) to support classification
• Comply with FDA import alerts for pharma precursors via prior notice filing
• Test for heavy metals (<10 ppm) to meet pharma intermediate standards