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Metronidazole USP from China

Metronidazole is an aromatic nitroimidazole derivative classified under HTS 2933.29.20.00 as a drug containing an unfused imidazole ring. It is primarily used as an antibiotic for treating anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Provide FDA Drug Master File and Certificate of Analysis confirming USP purity standards

Ensure proper DEA scheduling documentation if applicable for bulk pharmaceutical imports

Verify imidazole content via HPLC analysis to confirm classification under 2933.29.20.00

Metronidazole USP from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2933.29.20.00