Bismuth Citrate Basic Pharmaceutical Grade from Japan
A precipitated mixture of basic bismuth citrate with inorganic buffers, used in astringent ointments and wound dressings. Falls under HTS 3824.99.31.00 as it is a chemical preparation of multiple bismuth inorganic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include batch certificates verifying no organic impurities exceed trace levels to maintain inorganic mixture status
• Check for REACH-like compliance if from EU; US importers need TSCA certification for new chemical substances