Alprazolam Powder from Mexico
Pharmaceutical-grade alprazolam powder, a benzodiazepine used primarily for treating anxiety and panic disorders. This chemically defined heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms falls under HTS 2933.91.0050 as a specified INN compound not covered by more specific subheadings. It's imported as bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for tablet formulation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Require DEA registration and import permit for controlled substances; ensure Schedule IV compliance
• Provide certificate of analysis (COA) verifying purity >99% and INN identity for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms which fall under Chapter 30