Rutoside (Rutin) Powder from China
Pure rutoside, also known as rutin, is a flavonoid glycoside extracted from plants like buckwheat and citrus fruits, used as a dietary supplement for its antioxidant properties. It falls under HTS 2938.10.00.00 as a natural glycoside and its derivatives, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds. This yellow crystalline powder is standardized for purity in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis (CoA) verifying glycoside purity to avoid reclassification; declare as chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a)
• Watch for contamination that could shift to mixtures under heading 3824