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Famotidine from Mexico

Famotidine, an H2-receptor antagonist for acid reduction, contains a thiazole ring linked to guanidine functionality. Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient classifies under HTS 2934.10.90.00 due to predominant unfused thiazole heterocyclic structure. Used in medications like Pepcid.

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

Include FDA Drug Master File (DMF) reference number on import documentation

Provide polymorphic form analysis if patent-protected crystal structure required

Ensure GMP certificate from manufacturing site for pharmaceutical grade verification