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Lantus SoloStar Insulin Pen

Lantus SoloStar is a long-acting insulin glargine injection for basal glycemic control in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Each pre-filled pen delivers 3mL of 100 units/mL insulin in measured doses for patient self-administration. Falls under HTS 3004.31.00.00 as a mixed insulin product put up for retail therapeutic use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90.10.00Same rate: Free

If supplied in multi-dose vials rather than pre-filled pens

Vials for hospital/pharmacy repackaging are other hormone medicaments, lacking retail measured-dose packaging.

3006.92.00Higher: 10% vs Free

If packaged as part of first-aid kits containing insulin

Chapter note 6 explicitly places first-aid kits with medicaments in 3006, overriding other classifications.

8419.60Higher: 10% vs Free

If imported as complete insulin pump with integrated disposable cartridge

Integrated drug delivery devices with pumps classify as medical fluid storage/distribution apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Temperature-controlled shipping mandatory (2-8°C); include validated cold chain documentation to prevent FDA rejection

Declare exact batch numbers and expiry dates; insulin imports require prior FDA Drug Establishment Registration

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