5,5-Diphenylhydantoin (Phenytoin Base) from Mexico
The active pharmaceutical base form of the anticonvulsant phenytoin, a classic hydantoin derivative. Classified under HTS 2933.21.00.00 for its unfused imidazole ring structure as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
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
• Submit FDA bulk drug substance notification with DMF reference,Include USP/NF or EP certificate of analysis confirming identity and purity,Prevent confusion with sodium salt form which may have different documentation