Valproic Acid from Germany
Valproic acid (2-propylpentanoic acid) is a branched-chain saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used as an antiepileptic drug and mood stabilizer. It falls under HTS 2915.90.18.90 as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid prior to pharmaceutical formulation per Chapter 29 classification rules.
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
• Require FDA Drug Master File and DMF number for API import
• Provide chiral purity certificate (racemic vs enantiopure)
• Classify bulk API separate from finished dosage forms (Chapter 30)