Salt Substitute Tablets with Potassium Chloride from Mexico
Therapeutic tablets formulated with potassium chloride as a sodium chloride replacement for hypertensive patients on low-sodium diets, affecting caloric and water balance. HTS 3004.90.92.65 applies to this retail-packed medicament with measured KCl doses for prophylactic use. Helps manage blood pressure through dietary electrolyte adjustment.
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
• Differentiate from food salt substitutes via prescription labeling to secure Chapter 30 status
• Sodium/potassium ratio testing certificates prevent food classification