Misoprostol from Mexico
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue used primarily for preventing NSAID-induced gastric ulcers and inducing labor. It falls under HTS 2937.50.00.00 as a prostaglandin derivative and structural analogue used primarily as a hormone. This classification applies to its chemically defined organic structure meeting Chapter 29 requirements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
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
• Require FDA import approval and Drug Master File; verify pharmaceutical grade purity certificates
• Include detailed chemical analysis and CAS number (59122-46-2) on commercial invoice to confirm HTS classification
• Avoid misclassification as general medicaments (HTS 3004); provide evidence of primary hormonal use