Recombinant Interleukin-2 (IL-2) from Germany
Recombinant human IL-2 is a cytokine growth factor stimulating T-cell proliferation for cancer immunotherapy. It is an unmixed immunological product under HTS 3002.13.0090, explicitly covered by chapter notes for interleukins regulating immune processes. Supplied in bulk for pharmaceutical compounding.
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
• Include potency assay certificates (IU/mg) to verify biological activity and therapeutic grade
• Declare under 'human blood fractions' if applicable, but specify biotech origin to avoid animal blood confusion