Sodium Aurothiomalate from Mexico
Sodium aurothiomalate is an organic gold compound used in injectable treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. It qualifies for HTS 2843.30.00.00 as an organic compound of precious metal gold, whether chemically defined or not.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA approval and import permit as it's a pharmaceutical; include drug master file
• Label with exact gold content and batch purity to prevent reclassification
• Watch for dual-use restrictions under export controls for precious metal pharmaceuticals