Dihydroergotamine Mesylate from Germany
Dihydroergotamine mesylate, a semi-synthetic salt derivative of ergotamine used for acute migraine therapy via injection or nasal spray. Falls under HTS 2939.62.00.00 as a salt of ergotamine (its parent alkaloid) per the heading's coverage of rye ergot derivatives. Imported as high-purity API with anti-dusting agent for safety.
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
• Confirm semi-synthetic status doesn't alter classification via chemical analysis certificate; secure advance narcotic import license; test for mesylate purity to avoid base compound disputes