Dopamine Hydrochloride from Germany
Dopamine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of dopamine, a natural catecholamine hormone used primarily for renal perfusion in shock therapy. Classified under HTS 2937.90.2000 as a catecholamine hormone derivative with dopaminergic and adrenergic hormonal actions. It is a chemically pure organic compound per Chapter 29 scope.
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
• Supply reference to catecholamine chemical structure and FDA Orange Book listing
• Use amber packaging declarations to address auto-oxidation risks
• Avoid generic 'chemical' labeling; specify 'hormone API' to secure correct heading