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Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate EP/BP Grade from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

125%

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)
9903.04.6096.3%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

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