Cyclohexylacetic Acid from Mexico
Cyclohexylacetic acid combines cyclohexane ring with acetic acid chain, used in pharmaceuticals like antibiotics. HTS 2916.20.50.00 classifies it as 'other' cyclanic monocarboxylic acid despite side chain.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm cyclohexyl vs cyclohexene structure via GC-MS; declare DEA precursor status if applicable; ensure GMP certification for pharma intermediates