Choline Acetylsalicylate from China

A soluble salt form of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) with choline, used in effervescent analgesic tablets for faster absorption. HTS 2923.10.00.00 applies as the choline salt per note (C)(2), classifying with the base occurring later in chapter order.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

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

Provide comparative dissolution data to justify pharmaceutical salt status versus bulk aspirin

Ensure GMP certification for intermediates destined for US drug manufacturing

Avoid dosage form packaging that triggers higher Chapter 30 medicaments classification