Mesna USP from China
Mesna is an organo-sulfur compound used as a cytoprotective agent during chemotherapy to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis. Its mercaptoethane sulfonate structure has sulfur directly linked to carbon atoms per heading 2930 definition. Classified as a pharmaceutical drug in 2930.90.92.35.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include clinical trial data references if for investigational use to expedite FDA clearance
• Specify pH stability range in COA as it's critical for classification integrity
• Prevent reclassification by documenting exclusion from Chapter 38 fire-extinguisher chemicals