Nimodipine from China
Nimodipine is a lipophilic 1,4-dihydropyridine indicated for cerebral vasospasm prevention post-subarachnoid hemorrhage. As a nitrogen-heterocyclic cardiovascular drug, it falls under HTS 2933.99.53.00. Imported as oily liquid or powder for IV and oral formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%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
• Class 2 solvent limits critical - ethanol ≤5000ppm, no dichloromethane
• E-isomer content <0.5% required for potency
• Oil-in-water emulsion precursor - viscosity specs mandatory