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