Clotrimazole API from Germany
Clotrimazole is an imidazole antifungal agent used in pharmaceutical formulations under HTS 2933.29.4500 for its unfused imidazole ring. It inhibits ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes, treating conditions like athlete's foot and yeast infections.
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
• Include GMP certificate from manufacturing site; FDA frequently detains antifungal APIs without it
• Document impurity profiles per ICH guidelines; residual solvents testing often overlooked
• Label clearly as bulk pharmaceutical chemical to prevent classification as consumer product