Erythromycin Lactobionate from Mexico
Erythromycin lactobionate is a water-soluble salt of erythromycin used intravenously for serious bacterial infections in hospital settings. Classified under HTS 2941.50.00.00 as a derivative salt of the antibiotic erythromycin per chapter notes on organic compounds. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined compound for pharmaceutical use.
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
Import Tips
• Provide Drug Master Files (DMF) and stability data during customs clearance; label as 'not for direct human use' if bulk
• Watch for contamination risks in transport