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Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg Tablets

These are oral tablets containing 50mg of metoprolol tartrate, a beta-blocker used for treating hypertension, angina, and heart failure. Classified under HTS 3004.90.92.17 as a cardiovascular medicament put up in measured doses for retail sale, consisting of metoprolol salt in unmixed form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+100.0%100%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+100.0%100%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+100.0%100%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2933.39Lower: 19% vs 100%

If imported in bulk powder form without retail packaging

Bulk metoprolol tartrate as an organic compound falls under Chapter 29 for heterocyclic compounds, not Chapter 30 medicaments.

3003.39Lower: 12.5% vs 100%

If containing hormones or steroids mixed with metoprolol

Medicaments with hormonal components are classified in heading 3003, shifting from 3004 for non-hormonal cardiovascular drugs.

3004.90Same rate: 100%

If other cardiovascular medicaments not containing metoprolol

If the formulation lacks metoprolol but includes other beta-blockers like atenolol, it moves to the general cardiovascular subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify exact metoprolol salt content and dosage via FDA labeling to confirm HTS 3004.90.92.17 classification

• Include Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) and drug master file for FDA import compliance

• Avoid misclassification as bulk API by ensuring retail packaging with measured doses