Bulk Trastuzumab Emtansine Conjugate from Germany
Trastuzumab emtansine is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) with monoclonal antibody linked to chemotherapy agent for HER2-positive breast cancer. Classifies as unmixed immunological product in HTS 3002.13.0090 per notes covering antibody conjugates. Bulk form excludes retail packaging.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) 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
• Document conjugate ratio and linker stability to confirm immunological primacy over chemical components
• Use DOT/IATA shipping for hazardous biologics; improper placarding leads to delays
• Avoid classifying as mixed under 3003/3004; chapter notes treat certain conjugates as unmixed