Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) from Japan
Teriparatide is a synthetic polypeptide fragment of parathyroid hormone used for osteoporosis treatment. Classified under HTS 2937.19.00.00 as a polypeptide hormone structural analogue used primarily as a hormone. Covers the active recombinant protein.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document fragment sequence verification; ensure biosimilar pathway compliance; distinguish bulk from prefilled pen injectors