Regular Human Insulin 100 IU/mL Solution
Regular human insulin 100 IU/mL solution is a sterile aqueous solution of recombinant human insulin at U-100 strength. As a pure hormone dissolved in water, it falls under tariff item 2937.12.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(d) for water-dissolved compounds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in vials or syringes for patient administration
Retail-packaged insulin solutions are classified in heading 30.04.
If the solution contains other polypeptide hormones
Mixtures with other hormones may fall under the residual subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the solution contains only insulin and water, with no other active ingredients
• Provide documentation of the product's concentration and purity
• Ensure the product is not put up in measured doses for retail sale, which would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2937.12.00
Bovine Insulin Crystals
Bovine insulin crystals are a highly purified, crystalline form of insulin derived from bovine pancreas. As a natural polypeptide hormone, it falls under tariff item 2937.12.00, which covers insulin and its salts, including natural or synthetic reproductions.
Human Insulin (rDNA)
Recombinant human insulin produced via DNA technology is a synthetic reproduction of the natural hormone, structurally identical to human insulin. It is classified under tariff item 2937.12.00 as insulin, regardless of its method of production.
Insulin Aspart (NovoRapid)
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Insulin Degludec API
Insulin degludec is an ultra-long-acting insulin analogue with a side-chain modification that promotes multi-hexamer formation. As a chain-modified polypeptide hormone used primarily as insulin, it is classified under tariff item 2937.12.00.
Insulin Detemir (Levemir)
Insulin detemir is a soluble long-acting insulin analogue with a fatty acid modification that enables albumin binding. As a derivative of insulin used primarily as a basal hormone replacement, it is classified under tariff item 2937.12.00.
Insulin Glargine (Lantus)
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