Saxitoxin Hydrochloride from China
Saxitoxin hydrochloride is the salt form of saxitoxin, a naturally occurring paralytic shellfish toxin classified as an alkaloid under HTS 2939.80.0010. It is chemically defined and falls within Chapter 29's scope for separate organic compounds, specifically saxitoxin.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify DEA registration and Schedule 1 controlled substance permits before import
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming chemical purity and identity as saxitoxin salt
• Avoid misclassification as biological toxin under Chapter 30; include lab usage documentation