Desmopressin Acetate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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