Bismuth Subsalicylate Oral Suspension
A liquid mixture containing bismuth subsalicylate as the active ingredient, combined with inorganic suspending agents, used for treating upset stomach, diarrhea, and heartburn. It falls under HTS 3824.99.31.00 as a mixture of two or more inorganic compounds of bismuth not elsewhere specified, specifically formulated for pharmaceutical use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | +35.0% | 41.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a finished medicinal product with therapeutic claims
Fully formulated drugs for retail sale as antidiarrheals fall under Chapter 30 as medicaments, not chemical mixtures.
If containing organic compounds exceeding inorganic bismuth content
Mixtures where organic substances predominate shift to the general 'other' chemical preparations subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact bismuth compound composition to confirm classification under 3824.99.31.00; pharmaceutical mixtures may require FDA registration and drug import alerts
• Include certificates of analysis showing inorganic bismuth content and ensure labeling complies with US pharmacopeia standards to avoid CBP reclassification
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Bismuth Subnitrate Powder USP
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Bismuth Aluminate Gastric Antacid Mixture
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Bismuth Citrate Basic Pharmaceutical Grade
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.
Bismuth Subcarbonate Industrial Mixture
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Bismuth Nitrate Pharmaceutical Dispersion
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