Dobutamine Hydrochloride from China
Dobutamine HCl is a synthetic catecholamine, aromatic amino-alcohol salt used as an inotropic drug for cardiac stress testing and heart failure treatment. HTS 2922.19.0900 covers this oxygen-function amino-compound due to its phenolic OH and primary amine groups on benzene ring. Meets criteria as chemically defined pharmaceutical drug.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide ICH stability studies showing 24-month shelf life under refrigerated storage
• Light-sensitive; ensure amber packaging and validate against FDA light-exposure requirements
• Avoid reclassification by excluding any formulation additives; pure HCl salt only