Pravastatin Sodium from Mexico
Pravastatin sodium, a hydrophilic HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, lowers LDL cholesterol in cardiovascular disease prevention. Its complex nitrogen-heterocyclic structure qualifies under HTS 2933.99.53.00 as a cardiovascular drug. Sodium salt form imported as spray-dried amorphous powder.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Amorphous >95% required - include DSC thermogram in COA
• Hygroscopic - 2-8°C storage, <40% RH shipping conditions
• Open ring lactone form limited to <0.2% (inactive impurity)