Sulfadiazine API from Japan
Sulfadiazine is an aromatic imine-function sulfonamide antibiotic used for toxoplasmosis and bacterial infections. It qualifies under HTS 2925.29.20.00 as a drug with primary imine characteristics in its molecular structure. Bulk imported for hospital pharmacy compounding.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Submit Type II DMF with bacterial endotoxin specifications for injectable formulations
• Include sulfonamide hypersensitivity warnings in safety data sheets
• Verify 'drugs' specification through pharmacopeial monograph reference