Silver Sulfadiazine Powder from Japan
Silver sulfadiazine is a coordination compound of silver used topically for burn wound treatment. HTS 2843.90.00.00 covers it as an organic compound of precious metal silver.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide HPLC purity certificates; >98% required for compound status
• Antibiotic precursor regulations may trigger additional FDA scrutiny
• Declare as hazardous (skin/eye irritant) with proper GHS labeling