Pure Sucrose Powder for Pharma from Mexico
Chemically pure sucrose powder in solid form, USP grade from cane or beets, imported under General Note 15 for specialty use in pharmaceuticals. Falls under 1701.99.05.00 due to TRQ entry for high-purity sugars. Used as excipient in tablets and syrups.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA compliance docs alongside CBP entry; test for >99.5° polarization
• Watch for end-use certification if for non-food pharma to avoid quota issues
• Bond against re-export if required by notes