Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate EP/BP Grade

European Pharmacopoeia compliant calcium gluconate monohydrate, the hydrated salt of gluconic acid providing both calcium and hydration stability. Falls under HTS 2918.16.5020 per chapter notes for salts of carboxylic acids with alcohol function. Bulk pharmaceutical ingredient for tablets and injectables.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2918.16Same rate: 28.7%

If it's the anhydrous form rather than monohydrate

Anhydrous calcium gluconate has separate statistical suffix; hydration state affects precise classification.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 28.7%

If for agricultural formulations as plant calcium supplement

Fertilizer-grade calcium gluconates shift to Chapter 31 when primarily for crop nutrition.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 30.8% vs 28.7%

If containing sugar impurities exceeding purity specs

Products with significant sugar derivatives fall under sugar esters/ethers heading 2940.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include EP/BP certificates and water content analysis; monohydrate form must show <10% free water

Label as 'not for direct food use' if pharma-grade to avoid dual FDA/USDA scrutiny

Verify no heavy metal contamination via ICP-MS reports for smooth CBP release

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