Mefloquine Hydrochloride from Mexico
Mefloquine hydrochloride is a quinoline methanol derivative used for malaria chemoprophylaxis, featuring a 4-quinoline ring with trifluoromethyl substitution. Classified in HTS 2933.49.70.00 as a non-fused quinoline heterocyclic nitrogen compound per chapter definitions. This API is imported for solid oral dosage production.
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
• Psychiatric side effect disclosure in SDS; customs may require additional safety data sheets
• Fluorinated derivative - declare halogen content per chapter note on halogenated derivatives