Aspergillopepsin Antifungal Ferment from Germany
Purified aspergillopepsin ferment from Aspergillus molds, used in therapeutic antifungal formulations for human patients. Fits HTS 3002.90.10.00 as a microbial culture-derived ferment for therapeutic use, excluding yeasts.
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
• Biotech process validation docs needed for modified micro-organism products
• Ensure not classified as diagnostic reagent (3822 excluded) via end-use statement
• Quarantine clearance for fungal-derived imports to confirm non-pathogenic