Humalog Insulin KwikPen
Humalog is a rapid-acting insulin lispro injection used for managing blood sugar levels in diabetes patients. It is put up in pre-filled KwikPen devices containing measured doses of 3mL (100 units/mL) for retail sale. Classified under HTS 3004.31.00.00 as a medicament containing insulin, a hormone of heading 2937, in measured doses for therapeutic use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in bulk vials over 20 units without retail packaging
Bulk unmixed insulin not in measured retail doses falls under other hormone medicaments, not specifically insulin subheading.
If medicinal insulin in dosage forms like tablets (not injectable)
Chapter notes treat certain mixed forms differently; non-injectable hormone medicaments go to 3003 for bulk/medicinal preparations.
If pure insulin substance imported as chemical API without therapeutic formulation
Heading 2937 covers hormones themselves; only formulated medicaments in measured doses go to Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify insulin concentration and formulation match declared specs; FDA requires exact NDC codes on commercial invoice
• Include certificates of pharmaceutical product (CPP) and free sale certificates from country of origin for FDA import clearance
• Avoid misclassification as unmixed insulin (3004.90); ensure packaging shows measured doses for retail to qualify under 3004.31
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