Ergotamine Tartrate Powder from Mexico
Ergotamine tartrate is the most common salt form of ergotamine, a rye ergot alkaloid used primarily in pharmaceutical applications for migraine treatment. This pure chemical compound falls under HTS 2939.62.00.00 as it is specifically ergotamine and its salts, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds. It is typically imported as a bulk powder for further formulation into medications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: 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
• Verify DEA registration and narcotic import permit as ergotamine tartrate is a controlled substance; ensure COA confirms purity >98% and proper ICH Q7 GMP compliance; avoid misclassification by confirming it's not a finished dosage form