Lorazepam (Ativan) from Mexico
Lorazepam, a 2-chloro-1,4-benzodiazepine, acts as an intermediate-acting sedative-hypnotic and anticonvulsant with nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings. Falls under HTS 2933.99.65.00 as an aromatic drug primarily affecting the CNS. Bulk API imported for tablet/capsule production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Controlled substance import license required; submit 21 CFR 1312.13 declarations 15 days prior
• Provide chiral HPLC certificate verifying (S)-enantiomer purity for therapeutic efficacy
• Label clearly as 'Bulk Drug Substance - Not for Direct Human Use' to avoid Chapter 30