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Medical-Grade Sulfur Hexafluoride for Ultrasound Contrast from Germany

Pharmaceutical-grade SF6 encapsulated in phospholipid microbubbles (SonoVue equivalent) for echocardiogram contrast enhancement. Chemically defined SF6 core under HTS 2812.90.0010; formulation noted.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

FDA drug master file and IND required; chemical classified separately from finished pharmaceutical

Maintain cold chain documentation for microbubble stability

Avoid 3004 classification by declaring as bulk chemical, not patient-ready dosage