Oxytetracycline Base from Canada
Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic technically classified as aromatic oxygen-heterocycle when used as veterinary pesticide against bacterial diseases in aquaculture and livestock. Falls under HTS 2932.99.21.00 for pesticide applications despite pharmaceutical uses. Imported as 95%+ technical powder for fish feed medication.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) labeling required for animal health pesticide imports
• Distinguish from USP pharmaceutical grade to maintain pesticide classification
• Aquaculture import tolerances strictly enforced by FDA