Sulfacetamide Sodium USP Crystals from Japan
Sulfacetamide sodium is a water-soluble sulfonamide salt listed specifically in HTS 2935.90.32.00 as an anti-infective agent. These USP-grade crystals are primarily used in ophthalmic formulations for treating bacterial eye infections like conjunctivitis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include FDA import alert screening documentation for ophthalmic drug substances
• Verify sodium salt form explicitly; acid form may classify differently
• Ensure proper temperature-controlled shipping to maintain crystal stability