Pharmaceutical Grade Cholestyramine Resin

High-purity Cholestyramine resin USP, cross-linked polyvinylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride, supplied as fine powder for compounding into lipid-lowering medications. HTS 3914.00.20.00 applies as it meets the precise polymer definition in primary (unprocessed) form.

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.

2922.50.50.00Lower: 6.5% vs 35%

If supplied as quaternary ammonium salt precursor

Unpolymerized organic chemicals of nitrogen function classify differently from polymerized ion-exchangers.

3824.40Lower: 15% vs 35%

If prepared as ion-exchange mixture with excipients

Prepared binders for foundry molds or similar uses fall under chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA Drug Master File (DMF) reference if available; declare 'for pharmaceutical use only' to avoid cosmetic classification; test for heavy metals and microbial limits per USP monograph