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Nicotine Bitartrate Dihydrate from Germany

Nicotine bitartrate dihydrate is a heterocyclic compound containing a pyridine ring, used primarily as a drug in smoking cessation aids and nicotine replacement therapies. It falls under HTS 2933.39.41.00 as a drug featuring an unfused pyridine ring structure within Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined organic compounds. This classification applies to its pharmaceutical grade purity and medicinal application.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Provide FDA Drug Master File (DMF) and Certificate of Analysis confirming pharmaceutical purity >99% to avoid reclassification as non-drug

Include end-use statement specifying medicinal application to qualify under 'drugs' subheading and prevent duty escalation

Verify pyridine content via NMR spectroscopy documentation, as impurities may shift classification to non-heterocyclic headings