Insulin Zinc Crystals (Lente Insulin) from Germany
Amorphous and crystalline zinc-insulin complex providing intermediate duration. HTS 2937.12.00.00 as insulin derivative; zinc modification doesn't trigger Chapter 29 organo-inorganic heading per notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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
• Particle size distribution critical for lente formulations; avoid aggregation
• Refrigerated shipping with suspension aids; validate crystal suspension
• Zinc-insulin specificity maintained in 2937.12 despite metal coordination