Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG) from Mexico
HBIG is a human immune serum providing high-titer anti-HBs antibodies for post-exposure prophylaxis against hepatitis B virus. Classified in HTS 3002.12.0030 as human immune blood sera from HBV-vaccinated or recovered donors. It is essential for preventing mother-to-child transmission and needle-stick exposures.
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
• Declare HBsAg titer (>50,000 IU/L) on invoice; FDA requires lot release protocol
• Use insulated shipping with temperature logs (-20°C to -80°C) to prevent denaturation