Pharma-Grade Corn Starch USP from Mexico
High-purity corn starch meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. Still classified as unmodified starch in HTS 1108.12.00.90, not pharmaceutical products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include USP/EP certificates of analysis confirming pharmacopeia compliance
• Maintain cold chain if required for microbial stability during shipping
• Separate from food starch shipments to avoid cross-contamination claims