Camphor Sulfonic Acid from Mexico

Camphor-10-sulfonic acid is a chiral resolving agent derived from sulfonation of camphor (bicyclic monoterpene phenol), containing only sulfo groups. It qualifies for HTS 2908.99.1500 as a nitrosated/sulfonated derivative of phenol-alcohols used in pharmaceutical synthesis.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include optical rotation specification (+/- enantiomer); TSCA registration required for US entry

Common issue: Pharmaceutical intermediates need end-use statement to avoid Chapter 30 scrutiny