Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution 3.2%
Although primarily solid under this HTS, concentrated 3.2% sodium citrate solutions for blood collection are sometimes imported as stabilized preparations of the named compound under 2918.15.1000 per Chapter Note 29(e). Used in vacuum blood tubes and plasma processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If diagnostic reagents containing enzymes
Blood collection solutions with added diagnostic reagents classify under diagnostic reagents.
If pre-filled blood collection tubes
Complete blood collection devices classify as medical instruments under Chapter 30.
If solutions exceeding transport-only solvent criteria
Solutions optimized for specific end-use beyond safety/transport classify as preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Provide stability data proving solution equivalent to solid; concentration must match pharmacopeia
• Sterility testing required if for direct medical use; otherwise lab reagent documentation
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Sodium Citrate Dihydrate USP
Sodium citrate dihydrate is the hydrated form of trisodium citrate (C6H5Na3O7·2H2O), a sodium salt of citric acid classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as a salt of citric acid with alcohol function. It is widely used as a pharmaceutical buffering agent and anticoagulant in blood collection tubes.
Trisodium Citrate Powder BP
Trisodium citrate BP grade is a high-purity sodium salt of citric acid used in European pharmacopeia standards, falling under HTS 2918.15.1000 due to its classification as a citric acid salt. This fine white powder serves as a pH regulator in injectable formulations and effervescent tablets.
Pharma Grade Sodium Citrate Granules
Granular sodium citrate specifically manufactured for pharmaceutical applications, classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as the sodium salt of citric acid. These granules offer improved flowability for tablet compression and direct capsule filling in drug manufacturing.
Sodium Citrate FCC Grade
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) grade sodium citrate is a purified trisodium citrate salt suitable for food and pharma applications, classified specifically under HTS 2918.15.1000. It functions as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and acidity regulator in beverages and processed foods.
Monosodium Citrate Fine Powder
Monosodium citrate (NaH2C6H5O7), the acid sodium salt of citric acid, technically falls under HTS 2918.15.1000 as it's specified for sodium citrate broadly, though primarily trisodium. Used as dough conditioner in baking and acidity regulator.
Sodium Citrate with Stabilizer
Sodium citrate containing minimal stabilizer (per Chapter Note 29(f)) remains classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as the additions are necessary for preservation/transport only. Used in effervescent formulations where caking prevention is critical.