Sulfadiazine Silver Pharmaceutical from Germany
Silver sulfadiazine, while typically considered a coordination compound, derives classification from its parent sulfonamide sulfadiazine per Chapter 29 note 5(C)(3). Specifically enumerated under HTS 2935.90.4200 through its sulfadiazine component, used exclusively for burn wound cream formulations. Bulk powder imported for compounding into topical antimicrobial creams.
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
• Use amber/light-proof packaging and include photostability data due to silver compound light sensitivity
• Classify based on predominant sulfadiazine component per Chapter Note 5(C)(3) coordination compound rule