Beraprost Sodium from Mexico
Beraprost sodium, an oral prostacyclin analogue, treats peripheral arterial disease. Classified under HTS 2937.50.00.00 as stable PGI2 structural analogue salt. Oral bioavailability maintains hormonal classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Oral stability distinguishing from IV prostacyclins must be documented
• Sodium salt follows parent prostacyclin classification per Chapter rules
• Japanese origin common; provide JP pharmacopeia certificate equivalence