Ethyl Nicotinate from Mexico
Ethyl nicotinate is the ethyl ester of nicotinic acid, featuring an unfused pyridine ring, used topically in pharmaceuticals for peripheral vasodilator effects and in cosmetics. It qualifies for HTS 2933.39.61 under additional U.S. note 3 to section VI as a specified pyridine derivative. Commonly imported for compounding in creams and gels.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) safety data and batch COA for FDA cosmetic import screening
• Declare exact concentration to avoid reclassification as hazardous material during transport
• Use tamper-evident packaging to comply with anti-diversion requirements for pharmaceutical intermediates