Amlodipine Besylate from Mexico
Amlodipine besylate is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used primarily for treating hypertension and angina. As a heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms in its aromatic structure, it falls under HTS 2933.99.53.00 as a cardiovascular drug. This classification applies to its pure chemical form imported for pharmaceutical use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA approval and Drug Master File (DMF) prior to import; ensure Certificate of Analysis verifies purity >99%
• Label shipments with full chemical name, CAS number (113665-84-2), and 'For Pharmaceutical Use Only' to avoid misclassification