Mercaptopurine from China
Mercaptopurine (6-MP) is a purine antimetabolite chemotherapy drug with thiopurine heterocyclic structure, used in leukemia treatment. Falls under HTS 2934.99.4700 as organo-sulfur heterocyclic drug, excluded from heading 2930 by classification notes. Light-sensitive pharmaceutical requiring special handling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% 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
• Light-protected packaging mandatory; oncology GMP certification; genetic testing data may be required for pharmacogenomics compliance