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Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose Monohydrate USP from Mexico

Highly purified lactose monohydrate powder meeting USP standards, containing 99% or more anhydrous lactose on a dry matter basis. Used as a filler and diluent in tablet manufacturing for pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 1702.11.00.00 due to its high lactose purity in solid form.

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

Verify anhydrous lactose content via polarimeter testing to confirm 99%+ purity for classification

Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing USP compliance and dry matter calculation

Avoid quota issues by distinguishing from cane/beet sugar-derived products under Chapter 17 notes

Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose Monohydrate USP from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1702.11.00.00