Hydrocodone Bitartrate from Germany
Hydrocodone bitartrate, a semi-synthetic codeine derivative salt, is widely used in prescription painkillers. Falls under HTS 2939.19.5000 as an opium alkaloid derivative salt in the 'other' category.
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
• Submit advance electronic export certificates from origin country
• Label with exact hydrate form (e.g
• 2.5 hydrate) for accurate identification
• Budget for additional FDA import alerts on high-demand controlled APIs