Alprostadil
Alprostadil, also known as Prostaglandin E1, is a chemically defined organic compound used for erectile dysfunction and maintaining patent ductus arteriosus in neonates. It is a naturally occurring prostaglandin reproduced by synthesis, with primary hormonal vascular effects, and falls under tariff item 2937.50.00 as a prostaglandin.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
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If Alprostadil is put up in measured doses or packaged for retail sale as a medicament
Section note 2 directs goods classifiable in heading 30.04 when put up in measured doses or for retail sale.
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Related Products under Tariff item 2937.50.00
Beraprost Sodium
Beraprost sodium is an oral prostacyclin (PGI2) analogue used to treat peripheral arterial disease. As a stable structural analogue of prostaglandin I2 with hormonal activity, it is classified under tariff item 2937.50.00 as a prostaglandin derivative and structural analogue.
Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost is a prostamide analogue of prostaglandin F2α, used for glaucoma and eyelash hypotrichosis. It is a structural analogue with primary hormonal activity, and as a chemically defined compound, it falls under tariff item 2937.50.00 for prostaglandin derivatives and analogues.
Carboprost Tromethamine
Carboprost tromethamine is a synthetic prostaglandin F2α analogue used for postpartum hemorrhage control. The tromethamine salt is classified with the parent prostaglandin compound per Chapter 29 rules, and it falls under tariff item 2937.50.00 as a prostaglandin derivative.
Dinoprostone
Dinoprostone, or Prostaglandin E2, is a naturally-derived prostaglandin used for cervical ripening and labor induction. It is a separate chemically defined compound reproduced by synthesis, and it falls under tariff item 2937.50.00 as a prostaglandin.
Epoprostenol Sodium
Epoprostenol sodium is the sodium salt of prostacyclin (PGI2), used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension via continuous IV infusion. As a salt of a prostaglandin, it is classified with the parent compound under tariff item 2937.50.00 per Chapter 29 rules.
Iloprost
Iloprost is a stable prostacyclin analogue (PGI2) used for pulmonary hypertension. It is a structural analogue of prostaglandin with hormonal vasodilatory effects, and as a chemically defined compound, it falls under tariff item 2937.50.00.