5-Chloro-7-iodo-8-quinolinol (Iodo chlorhydroxyquin) from Mexico
5-Chloro-7-iodo-8-quinolinol is a halogenated quinoline derivative with antimicrobial properties, specifically named in HTS 2933.49.20.00 as a drug. It falls under this code as a heterocyclic compound containing a quinoline ring system with nitrogen hetero-atom, used primarily in pharmaceutical applications for treating bacterial and fungal infections.
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
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File for pharmaceutical-grade imports; ensure COA verifies chemical purity >98%
• Provide detailed safety data sheets due to toxicity risks; comply with TSCA registration for chemical substances
• Avoid misclassification as veterinary products; common pitfall is insufficient stability testing documentation