Ritodrine Hydrochloride from Germany
Ritodrine HCl is a beta-2 agonist amino-alcohol hydrochloride used as a tocolytic drug to prevent premature labor. Classified in HTS 2922.19.0900 as aromatic oxygen-function amino-alcohol drug. Contains phenolic hydroxy and ethanolamine side chain on aromatic system.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Obstetric drug; include teratology studies per FDA import requirements
• Hygroscopic salt; specify desiccated packaging and humidity control validation
• Rarely used; verify current US approval status to avoid detention