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Anthraquinone Pharmaceutical Intermediate from Mexico

Synthetic anthraquinone used as a key intermediate in producing anthracycline chemotherapy drugs like doxorubicin. It qualifies for HTS 2914.69.21.00 as a quinone 'drug' under Chapter 29 due to its specific pharmaceutical application and chemical definition.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Include end-user letters from pharma manufacturers proving drug synthesis use to secure 'drugs' classification

High purity (>99%) required; test certificates must specify absence of isomers per Chapter 29 note (b)