Methoxamine Hydrochloride from Germany
Methoxamine hydrochloride is an obsolete but occasionally imported synthetic catecholamine derivative used as a vasopressor hormone. Classified in HTS 2937.90.2000 as a structural analogue with alpha-adrenergic hormonal effects. Qualifies as a separate organic compound under Chapter 29.
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 legacy pharmacopeia references and synthesis pathway docs
• Declare low-volume research/pharma use to avoid general chemical scrutiny
• Ensure no veterinary claims that could shift to animal hormone provisions