Carfentanil Citrate from Mexico
Carfentanil citrate is an extremely potent synthetic opioid used primarily in veterinary medicine for large animal immobilization. It falls under HTS 2939.19.20.00 as a synthetic opium alkaloid derivative, chemically related to fentanyl. Strict controls apply due to its high potency and DEA Schedule II status.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
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
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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
• Veterinary imports require USDA/APHIS approval in addition to DEA permits
• Use double containment packaging per DEA security requirements
• Limit quantities to approved quotas; excess triggers immediate confiscation