Ergotamine Phosphate Salt from Germany
Ergotamine phosphate, an alternative inorganic salt form of the rye ergot alkaloid for pharmaceutical synthesis. Classified in HTS 2939.62.00.00 following Chapter 29 note rules for inorganic salts of organic compounds to stay with the parent alkaloid heading. Used in research and specialty formulations.
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
• Provide structural confirmation it's a true phosphate salt vs. free base; ensure no added functional excipients changing it to a preparation; comply with CITES if any natural ergot sourcing