Duloxetine Hydrochloride from Germany
Duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta) is an SNRI for depression, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain, containing a tetrahydroisoquinoline nitrogen heterocycle. It qualifies as an aromatic CNS psychotherapeutic drug under HTS 2933.99.61.00.
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
• Document R-enantiomer purity as S-form is inactive
• Provide photostability data for light-sensitive compounds
• Include impurity profile matching ANDA specifications