Methadone Mesylate from Mexico
Methadone mesylate is a methanesulfonic acid salt of methadone, used in liquid formulations for pain relief and substitution therapy. HTS 2922.31.00.00 applies via chapter note (C)(1) for inorganic/organic salts classified with the base organic compound. Ensures precedence for oxygen-function amino-ketones.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%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
• Validate salt stoichiometry in COA; adhere to USP monographs; common issue: temperature-controlled shipping failures for hygroscopic salts