Ergotamine Hydrochloride API from Germany
Hydrochloride salt of ergotamine, a water-soluble form imported as active pharmaceutical ingredient for tablet production. HTS 2939.62.00.00 applies as it's a chemically defined salt of the specified ergot alkaloid, with no exclusions for standard API packaging. Includes minor stabilizer per chapter allowance.
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
• Label clearly as 'not for direct retail' to avoid Chapter 30 shift; validate HCl content via titration cert; pre-notify CBP of controlled substance status