Cobalt Gluconate Pharmaceutical from Mexico
Cobalt gluconate provides bioavailable cobalt for B12 synthesis support, classified under HTS 2918.16.50.90 as other gluconic salts. Used in veterinary nutritional supplements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Veterinary Master File may expedite FDA clearance for animal use
• Cobalt speciation testing prevents heavy metal contamination flags