Metamizole Sodium API from China

Metamizole sodium (dipyrone) contains pyrazole ring as analgesic/antipyretic active ingredient. Classifies under HTS 2933.19.4500 as pyrazole drug despite sodium salt form per Chapter note 5(C). Used globally for pain relief.

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

Note US import restrictions; provide safety data despite FDA non-approval status

CoA must confirm sodium 1-phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-5-pyrazolone identity and sulfonate purity

Salt form stays with parent pyrazole per note 5(C)(1); avoid separate inorganic classification