Afamelanotide is a synthetic peptide analogue of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone that acts as a melanocortin 1 receptor agonist. It is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient to prevent phototoxicity and reduce pain from light exposure in individuals with erythropoietic protoporphyria.
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The international HS code for Afamelanotide (CAS 75921-69-6) is 2937.19.
2937.19
2937 19 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
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