Methyl Nicotinate from Mexico
Methyl nicotinate, a pyridine-3-carboxylate methyl ester, is used in topical rubefacients and veterinary pharmaceuticals for its counterirritant properties. This unfused pyridine ring compound is covered by HTS 2933.39.61 via additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Bulk imported for transdermal applications.
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
• Submit veterinary drug master files if destined for animal health products to preempt APHIS review
• Test for residual solvents per ICH guidelines; include results in import documentation
• Segregate from food-contact shipments to prevent cross-contamination flags