Sulfamethoxazole USP from Japan
Sulfamethoxazole is a broad-spectrum sulfonamide antibiotic organo-sulfur compound used in treating bacterial infections. The sulfur atom in its sulfonamide group is directly bonded to carbon, placing it in heading 2930. Specified as a drug under 2930.90.92.35 for its therapeutic use.
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
• Submit FDA Drug Establishment Registration and complete import alert screening for antibiotics
• Ensure documentation distinguishes pure API from formulated versions to maintain Chapter 29 classification