Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) from Mexico
Phylloquinone, a naphthoquinone derivative, finds use in photographic chemicals as a stabilizer in long-exposure emulsions. Classified under HTS 2914.69.1000 when specified for photography.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
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
• Separate from pharma shipments with clear end-use letters; ensure >95% purity certification
• Pitfall: Nutraceutical claims trigger FDA scrutiny