Zinc Gluconate Lozenges Base from China

Zinc gluconate as pure chemical for lozenge production, an aromatic oxygen-function carboxylic acid salt per U.S. note 3. HTS 2918.99.4300 applies to this bulk ingredient before final formulation. Essential for cold remedy supplements.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify 'for further manufacturing' to maintain chemical classification

Provide USP/NF grade certification for U.S. market entry

Risk of reclassification if packaged retail-ready as Chapter 30 medicaments