Acyclovir Sodium 800mg IV Powder from Germany
Sterile lyophilized powder of acyclovir sodium 800mg per vial for intravenous reconstitution in hospital treatment of severe herpes infections. Classified in HTS 3004.90.92.03 as an unmixed antiviral medicament in measured doses, containing acyclovir salts for therapeutic use. Not covered by heading 3006 as it's not surgical-specific.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include USP sterility and pyrogen testing reports; pitfalls involve inadequate bioequivalence data
• Declare as 'measured dose' even for powders to avoid bulk chemical classification
• Comply with DEA if any controlled substance analogs, though acyclovir is not scheduled