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
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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