Diltiazem Hydrochloride from Mexico
Diltiazem hydrochloride is a benzothiazepine derivative calcium channel antagonist used for hypertension, angina, and arrhythmias. Its nitrogen-containing heterocyclic structure qualifies it for HTS 2933.99.53.00 as an aromatic cardiovascular drug. Imported typically as bulk API powder for tablet manufacturing.
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
• Provide USP/EP certificate and stability data; impurities must be <0.1% per ICH guidelines
• Use tamper-evident packaging to prevent contamination claims at customs
• Avoid classifying with excipients - pure API only under this code; mixtures go to 3003