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Pharmaceutical Grade Calcium Carbonate USP from Mexico

USP-grade calcium carbonate meeting pharmacopeia standards for purity and microbial limits, classified under HTS 2836.50.00.00 as chemically defined compound. Primary ingredient in antacids like Tums and calcium supplements.

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

Provide USP/EP certificates and microbial/DMSO test results for FDA clearance

Use sterile packaging and validate against heavy metal limits (<10 ppm Pb)

File prior notice via FDA PNSI system 72 hours before arrival