Phenylphosphine Gold Drug Auranofin Intermediate from China
Auranofin intermediate featuring aromatic phosphine coordinated with gold, used in rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Falls under HTS 2931.90.22.00 as an aromatic organo-inorganic drug with phosphorus and metal directly linked to aromatic carbon.
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
• Provide coordination chemistry analysis showing metal-carbon linkages through Chapter 29 note 3(C)(3)
• Include DEA/FDA precursor documentation if used in controlled substance synthesis
• Label with GHS hazard symbols for organometallic toxicity during customs clearance