Aluminum Pharmaceutical Ointment Tube from Mexico
Collapsible aluminum tube under 20L for medicinal ointments, with protective internal coating. Fits HTS 7612.90.1060 as a small non-gas aluminum container, rigid or collapsible tubular type, no equipment fitted.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
55.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with USP/EP standards for pharma-grade aluminum; provide lot traceability docs
• Avoid classification errors by specifying 'empty tube' on invoices if not filled
• Inspect for heat insulation – even minor adds risk reclassification