Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride from Germany
Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic classified under HTS 2933.99.46.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms used as an anti-infective agent. It features a quinolone ring system with piperazine substitution, meeting Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA Drug Master File and ensure DMF compliance for active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Provide Certificate of Analysis verifying purity >99% and absence of residual solvents
• Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms which fall under Chapter 30