Oxytetracycline Base from Japan
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 — 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
• 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