Cholestyramine USP Ion-Exchange Beads from Germany
Uniform spherical beads of cross-linked polyvinylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride (Cholestyramine USP) designed for bile acid sequestration in cholesterol-lowering therapies. Classified under HTS 3914.00.20.00 due to its exact chemical specification as a primary-form ion-exchanger.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include particle size distribution and swelling index test data in documentation; ensure bead form doesn't trigger 'articles' classification under 3917+; watch for FDA prior notice requirements as pharmaceutical precursor