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
31%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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