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
31.5%
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
• 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