Ornidazole API from China

Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial used for treating anaerobic bacterial infections and protozoal diseases. This aromatic compound with unfused imidazole ring is classified under HTS 2933.29.35.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

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

Import Tips

Submit FDA Drug Establishment Registration and provide API source verification documents

Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption critical for nitroimidazole stability

Conduct pre-shipment purity testing to meet 99%+ specification requirements