Choline Bitartrate Powder from China
Choline bitartrate is the bitartrate salt of choline, a quaternary ammonium compound used in dietary supplements for brain health. It classifies under HTS 2923.90.0100 as a quaternary ammonium salt; Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1) places organic salts with the organic compound. Chemically defined per chapter scope.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.7%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• FDA NDI status or GRAS for supplements; structure/function claims limited
• USP grade certification avoids pharma reclassification