Levodopa (L-DOPA) from Germany
Levodopa, or L-DOPA, is a direct precursor and structural analogue of dopamine, functioning as a catecholamine hormone prodrug in Parkinson's treatment. It is classified in HTS 2937.90.2000 as a catecholamine derivative used primarily for its hormonal effects in the brain. Meets Chapter 29 definition for hormone structural analogues.
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 chiral purity documentation (>99% L-enantiomer) to confirm hormonal analogue status
• Declare oxidation prevention measures in shipping manifests