Colchicine from Mexico
Colchicine contains a tropolone ring system (modified aromatic heterocycle) used for gout treatment and as an anti-inflammatory drug. It falls under HTS 2934.99.30.00 as a chemically defined aromatic heterocyclic pharmaceutical drug.
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
• Include Certificates of Analysis showing total alkaloid content and absence of related substances
• Provide REMS program documentation if importing for US distribution due to safety restrictions
• Declare exact moisture content as it affects stability during storage and transport