Pharmaceutical Grade PVA 26-88 from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• 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