Pantothenic Acid (Free Acid Form) from Mexico
Pantothenic acid in free acid form (not vitamin salts) contains hydroxy-carboxylic structure for 2918.19.90.00. Vitamin B5 precursor.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Distinguish free acid from calcium/D-panthenol salts carefully
• Include vitamin precursor end-use statements
• Verify against chapter 38 mixture exclusions