Saxitoxin Sodium Salt from China
Saxitoxin sodium salt is the sodium derivative of saxitoxin, classified under HTS 2939.80.0010 as an alkaloid salt per Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1). Inorganic salts of organic alkaloid compounds remain with the parent organic compound classification.
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
• Specify salt form in commercial invoice to match HTS salt classification rules
• Use IATA dangerous goods certified packaging for air shipment
• Obtain end-user statement from importing lab for antiterrorism clearance