Cefepime 2g Single-Dose Vial for IV Infusion from Mexico
A 2-gram vial of cefepime hydrochloride powder for reconstitution into solution, used intravenously for severe infections like pneumonia or sepsis. Classified under HTS 3004.20.00.71 due to its specific cefepime salt content in measured doses for retail sale to healthcare providers. It consists of unmixed antibiotic product in sterile packaging.
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 exact dosage and salt form on commercial invoice to match HTS 3004.20.00.71 specifications and prevent reclassification
• Comply with USP standards for sterility testing; include batch certificates to mitigate quarantine risks
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete DEA scheduling info, even though cefepime is non-controlled