Pharma-Intermediate Cream of Tartar Granules from China
Granulated potassium bitartrate serving as intermediate for API synthesis in antacid formulations and effervescent tablets. Strictly classified under HTS 2918.13.2000 as the pure salt per Chapter 29 note (C)(1) for organic salts. Includes minimal stabilizer for transport stability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Drug Master File (DMF) Type II recommended; declare intended pharma end-use in CF-3461
• Particle size specs critical—granules >99.5% purity avoid 'preparation' reclassification