Carbenicillin Sodium
Carbenicillin sodium is an early carboxypenicillin antibiotic with a penicillanic acid structure, used for its activity against Gram-negative bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas. As a sodium salt of a penicillin derivative, it is classified under tariff item 2941.10.00, which covers penicillins and their salts.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged for retail sale or in measured doses
Section note 2 directs such goods to heading 30.04.
If the product is not a penicillin derivative
Covers other antibiotics not specified in 2941.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the product is a separate chemically defined compound, as per Chapter 29 note 1(a), and not a mixture
• If the product is for research purposes, ensure it is not subject to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, though penicillins are generally not controlled
• Provide a detailed commercial invoice and product specification sheet to CBSA to expedite clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 2941.10.00
Amoxicillin Trihydrate
Amoxicillin trihydrate is a hydrated form of the semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic amoxicillin, featuring the penicillanic acid structure and used widely for respiratory and other bacterial infections. As a penicillin derivative, it is classified under tariff item 2941.10.00, which covers penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure, including salts.
Ampicillin Monohydrate EP Grade
Ampicillin monohydrate, a hydrated salt form of the penicillin antibiotic ampicillin, meeting European Pharmacopoeia standards. It is a separate chemically defined compound with a penicillanic acid structure, used in pharmaceutical formulations.
Ampicillin Sodium Salt
Ampicillin sodium salt, a sodium salt derivative of ampicillin, a semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. This chemically defined compound retains the penicillanic acid structure and is used as a bulk pharmaceutical ingredient.
Ampicillin Trihydrate
Ampicillin trihydrate, the trihydrate salt form of ampicillin, a beta-lactam antibiotic with a penicillanic acid structure used to treat bacterial infections. This hydrated crystalline form is a separate chemically defined compound used in oral and parenteral pharmaceutical products.
Benzathine Benzylpenicillin Powder
Benzathine benzylpenicillin, also known as Penicillin G benzathine, is a salt form of Penicillin G used for intramuscular injections to treat syphilis and other bacterial infections. This chemically defined compound has a penicillanic acid structure and is a penicillin derivative.
Benzathine Penicillin G
Benzathine penicillin G is the dibenzylamine salt of penicillin G, with a penicillanic acid structure, formulated as a long-acting intramuscular injection for syphilis and rheumatic fever prophylaxis. As a salt of a penicillin derivative, it falls under tariff item 2941.10.00, which covers penicillins and their salts.