Nicotine Bitartrate USP from Canada
Nicotine bitartrate is the salt form of nicotine alkaloid, synthesized for smoking cessation products and pesticides. It qualifies under HTS 2939.80.0050 as an alkaloid salt derivative.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require DEA Form 236 for narcotic imports; provide tartrate salt assay certificate confirming 99.5% purity
• FDA prior approval needed for pharma use; label as 'poison' per DOT hazardous material regulations