Desmopressin Acetate

Desmopressin acetate is a synthetic vasopressin analogue, an amino-acid derivative polypeptide used primarily as an antidiuretic hormone for diabetes insipidus. It fits HTS 2937.90.4500 as a chain-modified structural analogue hormone under Chapter 29's organic compound provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2937Same rate: Free

If classified as a simple steroid hormone

Prostaglandins and steroids precede amino-acid derivatives numerically in 2937.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If for retail-packaged nasal spray formulations

Retail dosage forms shift to Chapter 30; bulk powder stays in Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit FDA IND or NDA documentation confirming primary hormonal use, avoiding Chapter 30 misclassification

Declare acetate salt form per Chapter 29 note on salts classifying with the organic base

Test for impurities to ensure it remains a separate chemically defined compound, not a mixture

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