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Cholestyramine Resin USP Powder

Cross-linked polyvinylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride, known as Cholestyramine Resin USP, is a pharmaceutical-grade ion-exchange resin used primarily to bind bile acids in the intestine for treating hypercholesterolemia. It falls under HTS 3914.00.20.00 as it precisely matches the specified polymer in primary form with >95% monomer content per subheading notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3914.00.60.00Lower: 28.9% vs 35%

If not specifically Cholestyramine USP but another ion-exchange resin

Other ion-exchangers based on polymers of 3901-3913 fall under the residual 'Other' subheading per chapter notes.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pre-formulated into finished oral dosage form like tablets

Processed into medicaments shifts classification from primary polymer form to finished pharmaceutical products.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If chemically modified or blended below 95% purity threshold

Subheading notes require 95% monomer content for specific naming; blends or modified forms go to chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USP certification and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm cross-linked polyvinylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride composition; declare exact monomer content to meet 95% rule in subheading notes; avoid misclassification as unfinished pharmaceutical by including lab test results