Pharmaceutical Grade PVA 26-88 from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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