Racemic Ibuprofen from Mexico
Racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-ibuprofen, the traditional form before chiral separation, used in generic drug production. HTS 2916.39.15.00 covers this isomer mixture of the named compound per chapter note 2(b). Imported for cost-effective NSAID synthesis.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
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
• Specify racemic composition on COA to avoid chiral classification disputes; ensure GMP compliance
• Common issue: contamination classifying as Chapter 38 mixture