Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose Monohydrate from Mexico
Finely milled lactose monohydrate powder used as a filler and diluent in tablet manufacturing for pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 1702.19.00.00 as chemically pure lactose in solid form, distinct from food-grade or flavored variants. This classification applies to other lactose products beyond milk sugar or specific syrups.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates to confirm pharmaceutical grade and avoid reclassification under food headings
• Monitor Chapter 17 sugar quotas; lactose may count toward raw value limits if not exempted
• Include FDA compliance docs like Drug Master Files for pharma imports to prevent CBP holds