Synthetic L-Epinephrine Hydrochloride
Laboratory-synthesized L-epinephrine hydrochloride, the active enantiomer used primarily as a vasopressor hormone in critical care medicine. HTS 2937.90.05.00 covers this chemically defined catecholamine hormone regardless of synthetic origin.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sugar ester/ether derivative for modified release
Sugar-modified epinephrine derivatives fall under heading 2940 per chapter notes.
If sterile-filled vial ready for patient administration
Completed dosage forms, even single-ingredient, are medicaments in Chapter 30.
If D-epinephrine isomer or structural analogue
Only L-epinephrine specified; other stereoisomers go to residual catecholamine subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide chiral purity certificate (>99% L-form) to distinguish from racemic mixtures
• Ensure cold chain documentation (2-8°C) to prevent degradation during transit
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'adrenaline base' which changes salt classification rules
Related Products under HTS 2937.90.05.00
Epinephrine Base Pure (>99%) Pharmaceutical Grade
Highly purified epinephrine free base (>99% purity) for pharmaceutical synthesis of injectables and inhalers. As a separate chemically defined catecholamine hormone, it qualifies under HTS 2937.90.05.00.
Racemic Epinephrine Aerosol Solution
50:50 mixture of L- and D-epinephrine in aerosol for nebulization, used primarily as hormone therapy for croup in pediatrics. HTS 2937.90.05.00 includes racemic forms as epinephrine structural analogues.
Epinephrine Injection USP 1mg/mL
A sterile injectable solution of epinephrine (adrenaline) used primarily as a hormone for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest. This catecholamine hormone falls under HTS 2937.90.05.00 as it is specifically epinephrine, a natural hormone reproduced by synthesis for pharmaceutical use.
Epinephrine Bitartrate Powder USP
Pharmaceutical grade epinephrine bitartrate powder, the salt form of epinephrine used primarily as a hormone in compounded injectables and nasal sprays. Classified under HTS 2937.90.05.00 as the bitartrate salt of epinephrine per Chapter 29 note on organic salts.
Epinephrine Nasal Spray Solution 0.5%
Ready-to-use epinephrine solution (0.5% concentration) in nasal spray format, functioning primarily as a topical hormone for anaphylaxis relief. While a dosage form, bulk import classified under HTS 2937.90.05.00 when not retail-packaged.