Dobutamine Hydrochloride from Germany
Dobutamine hydrochloride is a synthetic catecholamine derivative used primarily as a hormone in cardiac stress testing and heart failure treatment. It falls under HTS 2937.90.2000 due to its classification as a structural analogue of catecholamines with inotropic hormonal effects on beta-1 receptors. As a separate chemically defined compound, it aligns with Chapter 29 hormone provisions.
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
• Include stability studies and pH specifications in import docs to confirm API status
• Verify no contamination with non-hormonal impurities via HPLC analysis reports