Choline DiHydrogen Citrate from China
This citrate salt of choline is used in pharmaceuticals and nutritional products for its bioavailability in treating choline deficiencies. Falls under HTS 2923.10.00.00 following chapter note (C) classifying salts with the organic base component.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact salt stoichiometry to confirm classification with choline as the defining component
• For pharma imports, distinguish from finished medicaments to avoid Chapter 30 duties
• Monitor for anti-dusting agents; additions must not render product for specific use (chapter note g)