Lamivudine from Germany
Lamivudine is a cytidine nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in HIV and hepatitis B treatment, featuring pyrimidine heterocyclic base. This nucleic acid derivative drug is classified under HTS 2934.99.4700 for other heterocyclic drugs. Chemically defined structure meets Chapter 29 pure compound requirements.
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
• WHO prequalified supplier documentation; chiral purity verification (>99.5% S-enantiomer); avoid generic name confusion with chemical synonyms