Humulin R U-500 KwikPen from Germany
Humulin R U-500 is concentrated regular insulin (500 units/mL) in KwikPens for severe insulin-resistant diabetes patients. The 3mL pen delivers measured high doses for retail therapeutic use. Classified under 3004.31.00.00 as potent insulin medicament.
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
• U-500 requires special potency certificates and patient education materials
• Higher risk classification demands enhanced pharmacovigilance documentation
• Volume correction factors must accompany technical files