Zinc Gluconate Lozenges Base from Mexico
Zinc gluconate as pure chemical for lozenge production, an aromatic oxygen-function carboxylic acid salt per U.S. note 3. HTS 2918.99.4300 applies to this bulk ingredient before final formulation. Essential for cold remedy supplements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%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
• Specify 'for further manufacturing' to maintain chemical classification
• Provide USP/NF grade certification for U.S. market entry
• Risk of reclassification if packaged retail-ready as Chapter 30 medicaments