Insulin Glargine (Lantus)
Long-acting basal insulin analogue produced by recombinant DNA, modified for prolonged release profile. HTS 2937.12.00.00 covers this as a derivative and structural analogue of insulin used primarily as a hormone. Chemically defined polypeptide meeting Chapter 29 hormone classification criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when supplied as finished injection in vials or cartridges
Dosage form medicaments containing insulin classify in 3004, not pure bulk hormone.
If personal medication import by patient
Articles imported for personal use may qualify for duty-free entry under special provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide recombinant production method validation and amino acid sequence confirmation
• Temperature-controlled shipping mandatory (2-8°C); include continuous monitoring records
• Pure substance declaration prevents reclassification as Chapter 30 pharmaceutical product
Related Products under HTS 2937.12.00.00
Human Insulin (rDNA)
Recombinant human insulin produced via DNA technology, a polypeptide hormone used primarily for treating diabetes mellitus. Classified under HTS 2937.12.00.00 as a synthetic reproduction of insulin, the exact structural analogue of natural human insulin. Meets chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds used as hormones.
Insulin Lispro (Humalog)
Rapid-acting insulin analogue created by recombinant DNA technology with amino acid modifications for faster absorption. Falls under HTS 2937.12.00.00 as a structural analogue of insulin used primarily as a hormone for glycemic control. Qualifies as a chain-modified polypeptide hormone per chapter notes.
Insulin Aspart (NovoRapid)
Fast-acting insulin analogue with aspartic acid substitution, rDNA origin, used for mealtime glycemic control. Classified in 2937.12.00.00 as insulin structural analogue per heading description for chain-modified polypeptides used as hormones.
Insulin Detemir (Levemir)
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.
Insulin Sodium Salt USP
Pharmaceutical grade sodium salt of bovine or porcine insulin meeting USP standards. Explicitly covered by HTS 2937.12.00.00 as 'insulin and its salts' for therapeutic hormone use.
Recombinant Insulin API Powder
Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient powder of human insulin produced by recombinant E. coli or yeast. HTS 2937.12.00.00 for pure synthetic insulin substance before formulation into dosage forms.