Insulin Detemir (Levemir) from China
Soluble long-acting insulin analogue with fatty acid modification for albumin binding. HTS 2937.12.00.00 applies to this rDNA-produced derivative used primarily as a basal insulin hormone replacement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%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
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA import alert 66-40 applies; pre-clearance with biologics license holder required
• Maintain 2-8°C throughout supply chain with calibrated data loggers
• Declare as 'pure insulin analogue substance' not 'medicament' for correct heading