Nicotine Bitartrate Dihydrate from China
Nicotine bitartrate dihydrate is a salt of nicotine, a heterocyclic compound containing a pyridine ring, used in smoking cessation therapies and pesticides. It falls under HTS 2933.39.92.00 as 'other' unfused pyridine ring compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms only. This classification applies to pure chemical forms meeting Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates to confirm it meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined compounds; ensure DEA registration if for pharmaceutical use
• Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms under Chapter 30