Carvedilol from Mexico
Carvedilol, a non-selective beta/alpha-1 blocker with complex aromatic amino-oxygen functionality, qualifies as a cardiovascular drug under HTS 2922.50.1400. It treats congestive heart failure and hypertension by vasodilation and reduced cardiac workload.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide polymorphic form characterization (XRPD data) as different forms affect bioavailability
• Ensure DMF Type II filed with FDA; reference DMF number on commercial invoice
• Monitor for FDA import alerts on Chinese/Indian origins due to past quality issues