Isoproterenol Hydrochloride from Germany
Isoproterenol hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of isoproterenol, a synthetic catecholamine hormone derivative used primarily for bronchospasm relief in asthma. It is classified in HTS 2937.90.2000 as a structural analogue of catecholamine hormones with primary beta-adrenergic hormonal activity. This meets Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined hormone derivatives.
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
• Provide pharmacopoeia compliance certificates (USP/EP) to validate as hormone API under this specific subheading
• Document light-sensitive packaging requirements to prevent degradation during transit