Piperacillin Sodium
Piperacillin sodium is the sodium salt of piperacillin, an extended-spectrum penicillin with a penicillanic acid structure, used in hospital settings for intravenous antibiotic therapy. As a penicillin derivative salt, it is classified under tariff item 2941.10.00.
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 compound is not a penicillin derivative
Covers other antibiotics not specified in 2941.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not combined with beta-lactamase inhibitors like tazobactam, as combination products may be classified under different headings
• If the product is for human use, verify that it meets Health Canada's requirements for active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Provide CBSA with a detailed product specification sheet and the CAS number to expedite clearance
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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.
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Ampicillin Trihydrate
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