Phendimetrazine Tartrate from Mexico
Phendimetrazine tartrate is the approved salt form of this Schedule III anorectic agent listed under HTS 2934.91.00.00. Used in weight loss medications as sustained-release API. The tartrate salt optimizes bioavailability.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Register with DEA as importer of List I chemicals if manufacturing extended-release forms
• Include polymorphic form specification (Form I vs Form II) in COA for batch consistency
• Pre-clear with CBP via ACE system using controlled substance HTSUS designation