Pharmaceutical Calcium Gluconate for Injection API from Canada
Sterile bulk calcium gluconate API specifically for compounding 10% injection solutions to treat hypocalcemia. HTS 2918.16.5020 classification follows chapter note (C)(1) for organic salts used in pharma. High-purity with pyrogen-free certification.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
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 DMF reference and Type II DMF letter for FDA; declare as API not finished drug
• Endotoxin testing (<0.5 EU/mg) required; provide LAL test certificates
• Particle size distribution report prevents classification disputes