Acetaminophen DC Grade for Direct Compression from China
Direct compression (DC) grade acetaminophen, pre-processed for tablet manufacturing without granulation, containing minimal excipients but primarily the API. Still classified as pure acetaminophen under HTS 2924.29.62.10 since it remains a chemically defined aromatic amide drug. Ideal for high-speed production lines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%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
• Confirm excipient content <5% to stay in API heading; higher shifts to Chapter 30
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to prevent caking
• Register site under FDA FSVP for foreign supplier verification