Pentostatin from Canada
Pentostatin (deoxycoformycin) is a purine nucleoside analog adenosine deaminase inhibitor used in hairy cell leukemia, featuring complex purine heterocyclic system. HTS 2934.99.4700 classification as nucleic acid derivative drug. Highly potent requiring specialized handling.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Biosafety level 2 handling certification; lyophilized form preferred for stability; orphan drug designation accelerates FDA review