Diclofenac Sodium Bulk Powder from Germany
Diclofenac sodium, an NSAID with indole acetic acid structure containing nitrogen hetero-atoms, is classified under HTS 2933.99.55.90 as a CNS-affecting analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug. The aromatic heterocyclic ring determines its Chapter 29 classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) 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
• Register with FDA as bulk drug substance importer before shipment arrival
• Provide stability data and impurity profile per USP monograph
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'finished product' which triggers higher scrutiny