Desmopressin Acetate
Desmopressin acetate is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, a polypeptide hormone, used primarily for its hormonal effects in treating diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis. As a structural analogue of a polypeptide hormone, it falls under tariff item 2937.19.00, which covers other hormones and their derivatives.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is specifically a polypeptide hormone of the pituitary or hypothalamus
Specific subheadings for pituitary and hypothalamus hormones take precedence over the 'other' subheading.
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Related Products under Tariff item 2937.19.00
Enfuvirtide (Synthetic Peptide Hormone Analogue)
Enfuvirtide is a synthetic polypeptide that functions as a structural analogue of natural peptide hormones, though its primary use is as an antiviral HIV entry inhibitor. Since it is not used primarily as a hormone, it may not fall under this heading; however, if imported as a hormone analogue for research or intermediate use, it could be classified here.
Glucagon (Recombinant)
Glucagon, whether produced recombinantly or synthetically, is a polypeptide hormone used primarily to treat severe hypoglycemia. As a hormone used primarily for its hormonal effect, it is classified under tariff item 2937.19.00, which covers other polypeptide hormones and their derivatives.
Pramlintide Acetate
Pramlintide acetate is a synthetic analogue of amylin, a polypeptide hormone co-secreted with insulin, used primarily as an adjunct in diabetes treatment. As a structural analogue of a polypeptide hormone used primarily for hormonal effects, it falls under tariff item 2937.19.00.
Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (Somatropin)
Recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin) is a protein hormone structurally identical to the natural hormone, used primarily to treat growth disorders. As a protein hormone used primarily for its hormonal effect, it is classified under tariff item 2937.19.00.
Recombinant Human Insulin (Bulk)
Recombinant human insulin is a protein hormone produced through biotechnology, used primarily for diabetes management. As a protein hormone used primarily for its hormonal effect, it falls under tariff item 2937.19.00 when imported in bulk form.
Secretin (Synthetic)
Secretin is a gastrointestinal polypeptide hormone used primarily for diagnostic purposes, available in synthetic form. As a polypeptide hormone used primarily for its hormonal effect, it is classified under tariff item 2937.19.00.