Nicotine Bitartrate from Mexico
Nicotine bitartrate is a salt of nicotine, featuring a pyridine ring (isoquinoline-related) used in smoking cessation therapies. Though Chapter 29 excludes some, this synthetic form qualifies under HTS 2933.49.60.00 per additional U.S. note 3 for specific quinoline/isoquinoline compounds. Salts follow parent classification.
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
• Declare DEA controlled substance status if applicable; ensure child-resistant packaging compliance; verify not classified as tobacco extract