Cladribine from Germany
Cladribine is a purine nucleoside analog (2-chlorodeoxyadenosine) used in hairy cell leukemia and multiple sclerosis, featuring chlorinated purine heterocycle. HTS 2934.99.4700 as halogenated heterocyclic drug per Chapter notes. Synthetic API meeting purity standards.
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
• Chlorine content verification by NMR; orphan drug status documentation; multiple sclerosis indication requires specific labeling