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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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