Epoprostenol Sodium

Epoprostenol sodium (prostacyclin, PGI2) treats pulmonary arterial hypertension via continuous IV infusion. Classified under HTS 2937.50.00.00 as prostaglandin salt following parent compound per Chapter 29 rules. Requires immediate use due to chemical instability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If pre-mixed infusion bags

IV solutions containing hormones are pharmaceutical preparations.

2837.19.01Higher: 17.5% vs Free

If erroneous inorganic salt classification

Organic sodium salts follow parent organic compound per Chapter Note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

24-hour stability clock starts at manufacture; declare exact production date

Sodium salt classifies with parent prostacyclin; include counterion exchange data

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