Metronidazole USP
Metronidazole USP is an aromatic nitroimidazole derivative used as an antibiotic to treat anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections. Its unfused imidazole ring structure places it under tariff item 2933.29.00, which covers other heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms only.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the compound is not specifically an unfused imidazole derivative
Covers other heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms only, as a residual subheading.
If imported in measured doses or packaged for retail sale
Section note 2 directs goods put up in measured doses or for retail sale to heading 30.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined organic compound and not in a form for retail sale, which could shift classification
• Keep a Certificate of Analysis to confirm purity and identity for CBSA review
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