Phenylphosphine Gold Drug Auranofin Intermediate from Mexico
Auranofin intermediate featuring aromatic phosphine coordinated with gold, used in rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Falls under HTS 2931.90.22.00 as an aromatic organo-inorganic drug with phosphorus and metal directly linked to aromatic carbon.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide coordination chemistry analysis showing metal-carbon linkages through Chapter 29 note 3(C)(3)
• Include DEA/FDA precursor documentation if used in controlled substance synthesis
• Label with GHS hazard symbols for organometallic toxicity during customs clearance