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Pharmaceutical Grade PVA 26-88

PVA 26-88 meets USP standards with 88% hydrolysis and controlled acetate groups, used in drug capsules and eye drops. Primary powder form for pharmaceutical compounding. HTS 3905.30.00.00 applies as it's poly(vinyl alcohol) whether containing unhydrolyzed acetate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+35.0%38.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 38.2%

If pre-formulated into medicinal capsule shells

Finished pharmaceutical articles supersede primary polymer classification.

3913.90.10.00Lower: 35% vs 38.2%

If natural polymer-modified pharma PVA

Blends with cellulose derivatives follow predominant natural polymer heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA compliance docs and USP certificates alongside HTS declaration

Sterility testing may be required for pharma grade

Pitfall: end-use statements leading to medicinal prep classification in 3004

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