Salbutamol Sulphate (Albuterol Sulfate) from Mexico
Salbutamol sulphate, known as albuterol sulfate, is an aromatic amino-alcohol salt used as a bronchodilator. It qualifies for HTS 2922.19.60.00 under U.S. note 3 as an 'other' aromatic product with phenolic hydroxy and amino functions. Ethers and salts are expressly included.
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
• Include ICH Q7 GMP certificate for API intermediates to expedite FDA clearance
• Declare sulphate salt specifically; free base may classify differently under 2922.19.40
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk drums prevent Chapter 30 reclassification pitfalls