Alpha Lactose Monohydrate EP Grade from Mexico
European Pharmacopoeia (EP) compliant alpha lactose monohydrate powder with ≥99% anhydrous lactose dry matter content. Essential excipient for European-sourced pharmaceuticals. Classified in HTS 1702.11.00.00 for pure lactose solids.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include EP certificate and HPLC analysis confirming anhydrous purity
• Declare as industrial intermediate to bypass retail sugar quota limits
• Comply with EU-US equivalence for pharmacopeial standards