Butalbital Pharmaceutical Grade from Mexico
Butalbital, a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate for tension headaches, features the pyrimidine ring listed under HTS 2933.53.00.00. Bulk imported for combination with acetaminophen/caffeine in Fioricet formulations. Pure chemical compound without excipients.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%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
• Combination drug manufacturers need separate API and excipient duty calculations
• Include polymorphic form specification (Form I vs II) in COA to prevent grade disputes