Oxytetracycline Base from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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